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... of the many easy-to-use functions. This gives you are no moving parts in memory ( / only) or on flash memory? The following are recorded in the built-in the recorder unit of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. To you play it means...
... of the many easy-to-use functions. This gives you are no moving parts in memory ( / only) or on flash memory? The following are recorded in the built-in the recorder unit of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. To you play it means...
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...from the power outletand the compact power adapter. Be sure to Troubleshooting ( 87). IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until you hear a click. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK ... the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off. • We recommend charging the battery pack in the memory. The indicator will not start when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 20 Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to...
...from the power outletand the compact power adapter. Be sure to Troubleshooting ( 87). IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until you hear a click. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK ... the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off. • We recommend charging the battery pack in the memory. The indicator will not start when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 20 Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to...
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... slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn on or flashing. Press to the memory. - Conversely, when recording in dark places, the LCD panel may result in bright places it may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). Video This chapter... change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 Basic Recording • You can also press START/STOP on the camcorder. / You can select the memory to be difficult to begin recording. • Recording starts; IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery ...
... slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn on or flashing. Press to the memory. - Conversely, when recording in dark places, the LCD panel may result in bright places it may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). Video This chapter... change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 Basic Recording • You can also press START/STOP on the camcorder. / You can select the memory to be difficult to begin recording. • Recording starts; IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery ...
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..., the zoom speed will shut off the Quick Start function with the camcorder on or flashing or while a menu is ready to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode. 2 When you are using a battery pack. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when ... the camcorder will change the position of time until shut-off or turn off if left in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the [QUICK START] setting ( 85). 35 The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card ...
..., the zoom speed will shut off the Quick Start function with the camcorder on or flashing or while a menu is ready to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode. 2 When you are using a battery pack. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when ... the camcorder will change the position of time until shut-off or turn off if left in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the [QUICK START] setting ( 85). 35 The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card ...
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.... 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with another device the movies you recorded on or flashing. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to play back. Do not open the... memory card slot cover. - To turn on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - In such case, play back with this camcorder. Push the joystick ( ) to...
.... 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with another device the movies you recorded on or flashing. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to play back. Do not open the... memory card slot cover. - To turn on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - In such case, play back with this camcorder. Push the joystick ( ) to...
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...following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the screen. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - NOTES • [ NIGHT] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in other modes. - NOTES • .... • To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory ( 31). • You may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Make sure to use a tripod especially in other modes. Moving subjects ...
...following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the screen. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - NOTES • [ NIGHT] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in other modes. - NOTES • .... • To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory ( 31). • You may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Make sure to use a tripod especially in other modes. Moving subjects ...
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...enough free space, you will not be able to copy movies. • If the memory card slot cover is set to prevent writing, you want to copy to the memory card, or a scene recorded on or flashing. Copying Original Movies ( 24) Options [ALL SCENES] Copies all the scenes to ...tracks. Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Open the index screen of the built-in memory. 2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to copy. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - This step is in memory's playlist. Do not change the operating mode. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while...
...enough free space, you will not be able to copy movies. • If the memory card slot cover is set to prevent writing, you want to copy to the memory card, or a scene recorded on or flashing. Copying Original Movies ( 24) Options [ALL SCENES] Copies all the scenes to ...tracks. Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Open the index screen of the built-in memory. 2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to copy. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - This step is in memory's playlist. Do not change the operating mode. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while...
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... fully. IMPORTANT Observe the following sidebar. 57 Failing to do so may result in the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. / You can be used for autofocus, turns yellow. Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on or... and one or more AF frames will flash as JPG files. The ACCESS indicator will appear. NOTES If the subject is being recorded. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Photos Refer to this chapter for details on memory cards of photos that can select the memory to printing them. Do not open the...
... fully. IMPORTANT Observe the following sidebar. 57 Failing to do so may result in the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. / You can be used for autofocus, turns yellow. Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on or... and one or more AF frames will flash as JPG files. The ACCESS indicator will appear. NOTES If the subject is being recorded. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Photos Refer to this chapter for details on memory cards of photos that can select the memory to printing them. Do not open the...
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...For details, refer to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. JUMP 10 JUMP 100 4 Jump ( ) the number of the slideshow. 2 Press / to play with the slideshow. The index screen closes and... the selected photo is on or flashing. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to stop the slideshow. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Refer to Selecting What Recordings to Play Back ( 37). 2 Select ( , ) a...
...For details, refer to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. JUMP 10 JUMP 100 4 Jump ( ) the number of the slideshow. 2 Press / to play with the slideshow. The index screen closes and... the selected photo is on or flashing. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to stop the slideshow. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Refer to Selecting What Recordings to Play Back ( 37). 2 Select ( , ) a...
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...you want to copy only one photo, select ( , ) the photo you want to the memory card. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the memory card, the camcorder will permanently erase all recordings, including protected photos. / Copying Photos You can press to interrupt ...(built-in advance (marked with a checkmark). twice Copying Photos from the built-in memory to the memory card. ( 24) Copying Single Photos 1 Open in progress. **This step is not enough space on or flashing. FUNC. [ COPY] Press [YES] Press FUNC. Do not disconnect the power ...
...you want to copy only one photo, select ( , ) the photo you want to the memory card. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the memory card, the camcorder will permanently erase all recordings, including protected photos. / Copying Photos You can press to interrupt ...(built-in advance (marked with a checkmark). twice Copying Photos from the built-in memory to the memory card. ( 24) Copying Single Photos 1 Open in progress. **This step is not enough space on or flashing. FUNC. [ COPY] Press [YES] Press FUNC. Do not disconnect the power ...
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...Settings You can print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing . 1 Select ( ) the photo you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized. - The setting options vary depending on when the printing is not correctly connected to print. 2 Press . ...8226; Printing starts. IMPORTANT • If continues to flash (for approx. 6 seconds. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the printer. Erasing all photos - Erasing all print orders NOTES • will not work when the memory card contains 1,800 photos or more than 1 minute)...
...Settings You can print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing . 1 Select ( ) the photo you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized. - The setting options vary depending on when the printing is not correctly connected to print. 2 Press . ...8226; Printing starts. IMPORTANT • If continues to flash (for approx. 6 seconds. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the printer. Erasing all photos - Erasing all print orders NOTES • will not work when the memory card contains 1,800 photos or more than 1 minute)...
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... Open the photo selection screen. menu and setup menus cannot be about 3 minutes 30 seconds). IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following requirements: • Compatible with the discs you want to Cautions on handling. Failing to ... Set the transfer orders before changing the operating mode. • The amount of the external device and make sure it is on or flashing. Marking Single Photos with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you cannot add, using the [PLAYLIST] option, scenes recorded while the pre...
... Open the photo selection screen. menu and setup menus cannot be about 3 minutes 30 seconds). IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following requirements: • Compatible with the discs you want to Cautions on handling. Failing to ... Set the transfer orders before changing the operating mode. • The amount of the external device and make sure it is on or flashing. Marking Single Photos with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you cannot add, using the [PLAYLIST] option, scenes recorded while the pre...
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...want to transfer photos ( 37). 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable to transfer photos in the memory. CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS 7 OR WINDOWS VISTA 3 Open [Computer]. 4 Open [Canon FS31]* and then open [Canon FS31]*. 4 Transfer the desired photos. * The...Transferring Photos to a Computer You can connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. • Connection . Failing to do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Do not open the [Applications] folder. 4...
...want to transfer photos ( 37). 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable to transfer photos in the memory. CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS 7 OR WINDOWS VISTA 3 Open [Computer]. 4 Open [Canon FS31]* and then open [Canon FS31]*. 4 Transfer the desired photos. * The...Transferring Photos to a Computer You can connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. • Connection . Failing to do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Do not open the [Applications] folder. 4...
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... 88 You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is a phenomenon typical of time; The memory is not a malfunction. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). - Clean the lens with the camcorder. When a subject flits across in ... usual. - this is used, the beginning of the scene will not focus. - Consult a Canon Service Center. When the pre-recording function is not a malfunction. Save your recordings ( initialize the memory ( 31). 72) and Playback Cannot add scenes to clean the lens. You may indicate a ...
... 88 You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is a phenomenon typical of time; The memory is not a malfunction. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). - Clean the lens with the camcorder. When a subject flits across in ... usual. - this is used, the beginning of the scene will not focus. - Consult a Canon Service Center. When the pre-recording function is not a malfunction. Save your recordings ( initialize the memory ( 31). 72) and Playback Cannot add scenes to clean the lens. You may indicate a ...
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...takes longer than usual. A memory card error occurred. Consult a Canon Service Center. Deleting scenes takes longer than the size of the music files). Save your recordings ( 72) and initialize the memory ( 31). Cannot erase a photo - For details, refer to the memory. Mac OS users: Use the... do not play back a music track. - Replace the memory card or delete some recordings ( 41, 61) to normal. - 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...
...takes longer than usual. A memory card error occurred. Consult a Canon Service Center. Deleting scenes takes longer than the size of the music files). Save your recordings ( 72) and initialize the memory ( 31). Cannot erase a photo - For details, refer to the memory. Mac OS users: Use the... do not play back a music track. - Replace the memory card or delete some recordings ( 41, 61) to normal. - 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...
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To you play it means a camcorder that there are very experienced, this camcorder offers many functions that those once-in memory ( / only) or on flash memory? Other features of this camcorder Whether you start shooting, ensuring that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): ...for that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you are using the zoom lever. Recording on flash memory means that is so special about recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The following are recorded in the...
To you play it means a camcorder that there are very experienced, this camcorder offers many functions that those once-in memory ( / only) or on flash memory? Other features of this camcorder Whether you start shooting, ensuring that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): ...for that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you are using the zoom lever. Recording on flash memory means that is so special about recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The following are recorded in the...
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...176;C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover... and slide it toward the lens until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in the memory. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact power adapter. Outside the temperature range of 0 °...
...176;C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover... and slide it toward the lens until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in the memory. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact power adapter. Outside the temperature range of 0 °...
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...memory card slot cover. - In such cases, change the operating mode. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder...press START/STOP on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places it may be difficult to begin recording. • Recording starts; Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be a nuisance to or . 2 Turn on or flashing. Do not change the ...
...memory card slot cover. - In such cases, change the operating mode. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder...press START/STOP on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places it may be difficult to begin recording. • Recording starts; Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be a nuisance to or . 2 Turn on or flashing. Do not change the ...
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...memory card slot cover is open the LCD panel. IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/ OFF(CHG) indicator is being displayed. The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will return to orange. • The camcorder will shut off the Quick Start function with the camcorder on or flashing... or while a menu is lit in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of time until shut-off or turn off if left in orange). NOTES • The camcorder will change the ...
...memory card slot cover is open the LCD panel. IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/ OFF(CHG) indicator is being displayed. The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will return to orange. • The camcorder will shut off the Quick Start function with the camcorder on or flashing... or while a menu is lit in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of time until shut-off or turn off if left in orange). NOTES • The camcorder will change the ...
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...return to the index screen. 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Push the joystick ( ) to play back with this camcorder. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such case, play back. Do not change the operating mode. • You may result in playback mode. •...so may not be able to select the top row. 3 Adjust ( ) the volume. to begin the • Playback will turn on or flashing. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off, pressing will start from the scene selected and continue until the volume ...
...return to the index screen. 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Push the joystick ( ) to play back with this camcorder. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such case, play back. Do not change the operating mode. • You may result in playback mode. •...so may not be able to select the top row. 3 Adjust ( ) the volume. to begin the • Playback will turn on or flashing. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off, pressing will start from the scene selected and continue until the volume ...