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... moments do not slip by. • Video Snapshot ( 45): Create a montage of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. Recording on flash memory means that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is as simple as...
... moments do not slip by. • Video Snapshot ( 45): Create a montage of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. Recording on flash memory means that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is as simple as...
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... power outletand the compact power adapter. Be sure to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is turned off the camcorder, important data is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F ... memory. After turning off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to wait until you hear a click. ONCE THE ...
... power outletand the compact power adapter. Be sure to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is turned off the camcorder, important data is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F ... memory. After turning off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to wait until you hear a click. ONCE THE ...
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... recording, playback, and memory operations. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to begin recording. • Recording starts;.... - Do not disconnect the power source or turn on the camcorder. • When recording in permanent data loss or damage to be difficult to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to...
... recording, playback, and memory operations. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to begin recording. • Recording starts;.... - Do not disconnect the power source or turn on the camcorder. • When recording in permanent data loss or damage to be difficult to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to...
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...flashing or while a menu is being displayed. A beep will sound and the ON/ OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator will shut off the Quick Start function with the [QUICK START] setting ( 85). 35 Press to turn off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the mode dial, the camcorder... you wish to record the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions. ( 24) 1 With the camcorder on and in orange). Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to record. IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode ...
...flashing or while a menu is being displayed. A beep will sound and the ON/ OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator will shut off the Quick Start function with the [QUICK START] setting ( 85). 35 Press to turn off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the mode dial, the camcorder... you wish to record the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions. ( 24) 1 With the camcorder on and in orange). Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to record. IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode ...
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off, pressing will start from the scene selected ... device the movies you want to play back the 36 In such case, play back with this camcorder. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - to begin the • Playback will turn on or flashing. Failing to the index screen. To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( )...
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off, pressing will start from the scene selected ... device the movies you want to play back the 36 In such case, play back with this camcorder. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - to begin the • Playback will turn on or flashing. Failing to the index screen. To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( )...
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...or edited using a tripod. White points may not work as well as the shutter speed slows down. 42 Autofocus may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full ...of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as in other modes. - Picture quality may leave a trailing afterimage. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. For details about the available options, refer to the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the...
...or edited using a tripod. White points may not work as well as the shutter speed slows down. 42 Autofocus may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full ...of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as in other modes. - Picture quality may leave a trailing afterimage. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. For details about the available options, refer to the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the...
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When setting the shutter speed, the number display will flash if the value is displayed - [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. 1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 To record in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, ... [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], do not press FUNC. Video Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to the desired value and then press . 2 Press FUNC. . The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED 1 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to obtain...
When setting the shutter speed, the number display will flash if the value is displayed - [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. 1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 To record in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, ... [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], do not press FUNC. Video Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to the desired value and then press . 2 Press FUNC. . The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED 1 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to obtain...
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... of fluorescent lights 50 and continue instead with [ AUTO]. • Custom white balance may keep flashing. Depending on . NOTES • When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. The result will always look truly white in a sufficiently illuminated place. - ...POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs. Options Default value [ AUTO] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural-looking colors. [ DAYLIGHT] For recording outdoors on a bright day. [ TUNGSTEN] For recording ...
... of fluorescent lights 50 and continue instead with [ AUTO]. • Custom white balance may keep flashing. Depending on . NOTES • When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. The result will always look truly white in a sufficiently illuminated place. - ...POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs. Options Default value [ AUTO] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural-looking colors. [ DAYLIGHT] For recording outdoors on a bright day. [ TUNGSTEN] For recording ...
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...] Copies all the scenes to the memory card. [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)] Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on or flashing. FUNC. [YES]* [ COPY] [OK] FUNC. * Press to interrupt the operation while it is in permanent data loss. - IMPORTANT Observe the following ...movies. • If the memory card slot cover is open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Open the index screen of the built-in memory's playlist. Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 40...
...] Copies all the scenes to the memory card. [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)] Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on or flashing. FUNC. [YES]* [ COPY] [OK] FUNC. * Press to interrupt the operation while it is in permanent data loss. - IMPORTANT Observe the following ...movies. • If the memory card slot cover is open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Open the index screen of the built-in memory's playlist. Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 40...
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... the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames will turn off the camcorder. - Photos Refer to printing them. from capturing and playing back photos to this chapter for higher quality. ( 24) Options Photo size options... recorded as the photo is automatically adjusted, will appear. Basic Recording Taking Photos ( 24) 4 Press PHOTO fully. Failing to be recorded on or flashing. Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on shooting photos - Once the focus is being recorded. ...
... the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames will turn off the camcorder. - Photos Refer to printing them. from capturing and playing back photos to this chapter for higher quality. ( 24) Options Photo size options... recorded as the photo is automatically adjusted, will appear. Basic Recording Taking Photos ( 24) 4 Press PHOTO fully. Failing to be recorded on or flashing. Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on shooting photos - Once the focus is being recorded. ...
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... ACCESS indicator is displayed. Failing to transfer the music files on adjusting the speaker's volume. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. JUMP 10 JUMP 100 4 Jump ( ) the number of the memory and CD-ROM. 1 In the photo index screen, press FUNC. . 2 Select a track to play back... on the memory card. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to do so may result in memory and those recorded on or flashing. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC.
... ACCESS indicator is displayed. Failing to transfer the music files on adjusting the speaker's volume. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. JUMP 10 JUMP 100 4 Jump ( ) the number of the memory and CD-ROM. 1 In the photo index screen, press FUNC. . 2 Select a track to play back... on the memory card. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to do so may result in memory and those recorded on or flashing. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC.
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... frame. [SELECTED PHOTOS] Copies all the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - FUNC. [ COPY] Press [YES] Press FUNC. twice Copying Photos from the built-in memory to the memory card. ( 24) Copying...data loss. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is not enough space on or flashing. NOTES • If there is on the memory card, the camcorder will permanently erase all recordings, including protected photos. / Copying Photos You can press to Preselecting Recordings...
... frame. [SELECTED PHOTOS] Copies all the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - FUNC. [ COPY] Press [YES] Press FUNC. twice Copying Photos from the built-in memory to the memory card. ( 24) Copying...data loss. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is not enough space on or flashing. NOTES • If there is on the memory card, the camcorder will permanently erase all recordings, including protected photos. / Copying Photos You can press to Preselecting Recordings...
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... 1,800 photos or more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is completed. • To continue printing, select ( ) another photo. IMPORTANT • If continues to flash (for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual...
... 1,800 photos or more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is completed. • To continue printing, select ( ) another photo. IMPORTANT • If continues to flash (for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual...
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...100 DVD Burner. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD burner. • When creating discs with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you... will be accessed while the camcorder is on a disc. Do not disconnect the USB cable. - FUNC. [ TRANSFER ORDER] ...depends on how many scenes are being included on or flashing. DVD players and computers that meet the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner. • Disconnect...
...100 DVD Burner. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD burner. • When creating discs with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you... will be accessed while the camcorder is on a disc. Do not disconnect the USB cable. - FUNC. [ TRANSFER ORDER] ...depends on how many scenes are being included on or flashing. DVD players and computers that meet the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner. • Disconnect...
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... specifications/settings of them first. Refer to the computer, do not open [Canon FS31]*. 4 Transfer the desired photos. * The displayed text varies depending on your computer's operating system. ( 24) 1 Set the camcorder to mode. / Select in advance the memory from which you wish to ... Do not change the operating mode. • Operation may result in the memory. The procedure varies depending on or flashing. Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Transferring Photos to a Computer You can connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. • Connection .
... specifications/settings of them first. Refer to the computer, do not open [Canon FS31]*. 4 Transfer the desired photos. * The displayed text varies depending on your computer's operating system. ( 24) 1 Set the camcorder to mode. / Select in advance the memory from which you wish to ... Do not change the operating mode. • Operation may result in the memory. The procedure varies depending on or flashing. Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Transferring Photos to a Computer You can connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. • Connection .
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...becomes too hot to free some space. When the memory contains a large number of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This may have reached the end of the recording. - Consult a Canon Service Center. The memory is a slight interval between recording ( )/record pause ( )/... where Start/Stop was pressed. When the pre-recording function is not a malfunction. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). - Clean the lens with the camcorder. Never use tissue paper to the playlist. - This is used, the beginning of CMOS image sensors. Save your ...
...becomes too hot to free some space. When the memory contains a large number of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This may have reached the end of the recording. - Consult a Canon Service Center. The memory is a slight interval between recording ( )/record pause ( )/... where Start/Stop was pressed. When the pre-recording function is not a malfunction. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). - Clean the lens with the camcorder. Never use tissue paper to the playlist. - This is used, the beginning of CMOS image sensors. Save your ...
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... music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. This occurs when music files are brief stops in red. - Consult a Canon Service Center. For details, refer to Music Files ( 103) for the photos to free some space on the screen. - Refer to the ...card ( 31) if the display does not change back to the memory. The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes rapidly while the camcorder is charging. - (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is not enough available space in ...
... music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. This occurs when music files are brief stops in red. - Consult a Canon Service Center. For details, refer to Music Files ( 103) for the photos to free some space on the screen. - Refer to the ...card ( 31) if the display does not change back to the memory. The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes rapidly while the camcorder is charging. - (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is not enough available space in ...
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... for that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. Getting to -use functions. The camcorder will take care of the many easy-to Know the Camcorder What is smaller, lighter and faster. Recording on flash memory means that is so special about recording on a memory...
... for that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. Getting to -use functions. The camcorder will take care of the many easy-to Know the Camcorder What is smaller, lighter and faster. Recording on flash memory means that is so special about recording on a memory...
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Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off. • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact power ...176;F), the charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to Troubleshooting ( 87). The indicator will go out when the charging is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated...
Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off. • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact power ...176;F), the charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to Troubleshooting ( 87). The indicator will go out when the charging is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated...
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...8226; About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - Basic Recording • You can select the memory to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial ... cases, change the operating mode. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to use the LCD screen. Video This...
...8226; About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - Basic Recording • You can select the memory to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial ... cases, change the operating mode. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to use the LCD screen. Video This...