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...of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of batteries are attached. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The... Mains plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to persons. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in confined narrow spaces. Use only the...
...of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of batteries are attached. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The... Mains plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to persons. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in confined narrow spaces. Use only the...
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... Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus...
... Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus...
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Stylus PenW 16 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** -/, only.
Stylus PenW 16 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** -/, only.
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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A ...
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A ...
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Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction
Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction
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... into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to help you learn more about your camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations... 21 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug the power cord into the power outlet....
... into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to help you learn more about your camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations... 21 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug the power cord into the power outlet....
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... 1 Slide d in the memory. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 207). BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out... is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. 4 Charging will go out when you turn on in red (battery pack charging). After pressing P to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is turned off...
... 1 Slide d in the memory. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 207). BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out... is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. 4 Charging will go out when you turn on in red (battery pack charging). After pressing P to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is turned off...
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... overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating,... do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of use, or the day before restoring the power supply. • If ...
... overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating,... do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of use, or the day before restoring the power supply. • If ...
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... still follow the order you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in lithium battery (A 225) and set . When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock...
... still follow the order you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in lithium battery (A 225) and set . When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock...
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...Tripod mode) * You can set to [i On], the camcorder will be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Canon shall not be liable for 5 minutes. Press P to turn off Powered IS through the [ Main Functions] panel (A 98). Failing to do so may result ... or flashing. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in permanent data loss or damage to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left or right Zooming in (zooming toward T); See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 161). AUTO Mode 49 The ...
...Tripod mode) * You can set to [i On], the camcorder will be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Canon shall not be liable for 5 minutes. Press P to turn off Powered IS through the [ Main Functions] panel (A 98). Failing to do so may result ... or flashing. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in permanent data loss or damage to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left or right Zooming in (zooming toward T); See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 161). AUTO Mode 49 The ...
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... actual time required varies depending on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS... consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are being displayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is ready to orange. 52 AUTO Mode
... actual time required varies depending on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS... consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are being displayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is ready to orange. 52 AUTO Mode
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... modes: 1 Connect the external source to the instruction manual of the accessory used. • Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack faster than approximately 50%, the video light will turn on the screen will appear on the screen when you need to record movies in... Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 122). • º will decrease, which reflects the video light's usage of the battery pack's power. When the remaining battery charge is less than usual. Using an External Video Light You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light...
... modes: 1 Connect the external source to the instruction manual of the accessory used. • Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack faster than approximately 50%, the video light will turn on the screen will appear on the screen when you need to record movies in... Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 122). • º will decrease, which reflects the video light's usage of the battery pack's power. When the remaining battery charge is less than usual. Using an External Video Light You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light...
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... the camcorder to start transferring files. Camcorder: When the connection is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the Software Guide (PDF file) to a Computer 1 Power...
... the camcorder to start transferring files. Camcorder: When the connection is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the Software Guide (PDF file) to a Computer 1 Power...
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... (A 207) • For MP4 movies, step 2 is not permitted. If it can take some time to use Eye-Fi cards on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card: - Also note that an approval is forbidden. Wireless communication drains the...
... (A 207) • For MP4 movies, step 2 is not permitted. If it can take some time to use Eye-Fi cards on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card: - Also note that an approval is forbidden. Wireless communication drains the...
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...] [Quick Start (Standby)]: [Off], [10 min], [20 min], [30 min] -/, [Initialize &/*] . [Initialize *] [& Built-in Mem.]*, [* Mem. day) [24H]: Toggle on or off (12-hour clock) [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 - [i On], [j Off] - [. zzzz - zzzz - Card]* *-/, only. [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off -/, - [Initialize ]2 -/, - [Delete Memory...
...] [Quick Start (Standby)]: [Off], [10 min], [20 min], [30 min] -/, [Initialize &/*] . [Initialize *] [& Built-in Mem.]*, [* Mem. day) [24H]: Toggle on or off (12-hour clock) [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 - [i On], [j Off] - [. zzzz - zzzz - Card]* *-/, only. [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off -/, - [Initialize ]2 -/, - [Delete Memory...
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... can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder. [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Changing the brightness of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], the camcorder's onscreen displays will appear also on a TV. [LCD Backlight]: Sets the screen to be operated...
... can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder. [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Changing the brightness of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], the camcorder's onscreen displays will appear also on a TV. [LCD Backlight]: Sets the screen to be operated...
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... a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically. • You can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer... you to access one of your frequently used functions quickly and conveniently. • In mode, this option is set to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you can set to [i On], the decoration screen will open automatically when you stow the LCD panel with HDMI-CEC ...
... a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically. • You can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer... you to access one of your frequently used functions quickly and conveniently. • In mode, this option is set to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you can set to [i On], the decoration screen will open automatically when you stow the LCD panel with HDMI-CEC ...
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...) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom (A 51) A a Recording mode (A 91) A s Recording standard (A 31) A d Current story scene (category) (A 68);
...) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom (A 51) A a Recording mode (A 91) A s Recording standard (A 31) A d Current story scene (category) (A 68);
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...× Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of... a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. Replace or charge the battery pack. Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery charge may not match what is displayed on the screen. • When you ...
...× Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of... a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. Replace or charge the battery pack. Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery charge may not match what is displayed on the screen. • When you ...
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...the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is exhausted. The battery charge has become low or the battery pack is turned off automatically if it correctly. - Additional ... camcorder make a rattling sound? This is exhausted. When the recording program is a malfunction of solutions - Turn off without the battery warning indicator appearing on to this section. Consult your camcorder, refer to the more detailed problems and solutions. please read the "CHECK...
...the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is exhausted. The battery charge has become low or the battery pack is turned off automatically if it correctly. - Additional ... camcorder make a rattling sound? This is exhausted. When the recording program is a malfunction of solutions - Turn off without the battery warning indicator appearing on to this section. Consult your camcorder, refer to the more detailed problems and solutions. please read the "CHECK...