Cannon FS10/FS11/FS100 instruction manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS11 A/FS10 A/ FS100 A and all its accessories.

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

9Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

11Retain instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

12Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

13Follow instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

14Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.

15Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or

magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.

16Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations.

17Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

18Power Sources — The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.

19Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

20Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.

21Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

22Power Sources — The CA-590 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure

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Contents Ntsc Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Page Getting to Know the Camcorder Table of contents Managing Scenes and the Memory Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced FunctionsPrinting Photos Printing Photos Selecting the Print Settings Print OrdersConnection Diagrams Additional Functions93 Do’s and Don’ts Troubleshooting List of MessagesAppendix Menu Options Lists Trouble?Conventions Used in this Manual About this ManualPurchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Receive information on new products and promotionsDigital Video Supplied AccessoriesLeft side view Right side view Front view Components GuideBack view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Still Images Viewing Still Images Number of still images available Remaining battery timeMemory operation Remaining recording timeGetting Started Charging the Battery PackUnplug the power cord from the power outlet Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderPreparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories To Remove the Battery PackA. and Canada only To USE the Wireless Controller Insert the battery holderAccessories Fasten the grip belt Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing upTo Attach a Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees To Attach a Wrist StrapYou can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright LCD BacklightButton Mode or Flexible Recording Basic Operation CamcorderOperating Modes Next Using the MenusJoystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menusMenu items not available will appear grayed out Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuPress Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusMenu First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this ManualChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Your local time zone Changing the LanguageTurn off the camcorder Using a Memory CardRecommended Memory Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMemory you want to use** Press Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsInitializing the Built-In Memory / only or Memory Card Memory OPER. Media MoviesInitialize OptionsMemory Oper Menu Memory OPER. Initialize Initialization method YES* OKYou can select the memory to be used for recording Movies Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording Shooting VideoSP Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording modeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital ZoomZoom Type Desired option Camera SetupUsing the Zoom Selecting the Zoom TypeVariable When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelQuick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene RecordedPress / or to begin the playback Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Press to display the joystick guideReturn to the index screen to select the scene Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volumeMove the zoom lever toward W Selecting Scenes by Recording DateOpen the list of recordings FUNC. Select DateChange the scene Press to return to the index screenPress DISP. again to return to the index screen Press to begin the playbackDeleting All Scenes Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Delete the scenesFireworks Advanced FunctionsSpecial Scene Recording Programs Program AE PortraitSunset PortraitSports SnowPush the joystick toward Mini Video LightProgram AE Desired recording program Shutter speed guidelinesPress BLC Self TimerMode Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Focus Adjustment AUTO White BalanceInfinity Focus Auto Desired optionEffect OFF Image EffectsDigital Effects Image Effect OFF Desired optionApplying Press to display the joystick guide SettingOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Effect OFF Desired fader/effectMicrophone Using an External MicrophoneConnecting a Microphone You can also turn most on- screen displays on or offAdd the scenes to the playlist Managing Scenes and the MemoryCreating a Playlist Original movies indexSelect , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting the Entire PlaylistALL Scenes Copying ScenesOptions for copying original movies FUNC. Copy Desired option* YESStill image is being recorded Taking PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Press Photo fullyApproximate number of still images on a memory card 1152x864 Desired image size* Desired image qualityImage Jump Function Viewing PhotosOFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording Push the joystick toward Select Erase and pressReturn to the index screen to select the still image SlideshowIndex Screen Select , an imageErase ALL Images YES* OK Magnifying Photos during PlaybackErasing Photos Move the zoom lever toward TSingle Desired option Select a recording mode other than Fireworks OptionsAdditional Functions Maximum number of continuous shotsFUNC. Protect Histogram DisplayProtecting Photos Open the image selection screenCopy YES Copying PhotosCopying Images from the Index Screen Copying a Single ImagePrinting Photos You can also use the following FunctionsConnection . Refer to Select the still image you wish to print Press Selecting the Print SettingsDisconnect the USB cable before changing the mode dial Printing with the Print/Share ButtonWhen YOU have Finished Printing Printing after Changing the Print SettingsPush the joystick toward . The print settings menu appears To Cancel the PrintingPrint Orders Print ErrorsErasing All Print Orders Open the print settings menuSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Select , Print PressTerminals on the Camcorder Connection DiagramsStart the playback of movies or still images Playback on a TV ScreenSaving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerSaving your Recordings without a Computer Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDsInsert a brand new disc into the DVD burner System SetupADD to Disc Desired optionCamcorder Stop playback ConnectingCopying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Camcorder Resume the movie playbackPreparations Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareSet the camcorder to mode Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct TransferAutomatic Transfer Options To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressTransferring Still Images Select a transfer option PressPress to set the transfer order Transfer OrdersPress FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer OrderAppendix Menu Options Lists Menu itemAuto FUNC. Menu Playback Modes Menu item Setting optionsSec 10 sec ReviewOFF SecDEL.PLAYLIST2 BUILT-IN MEM, CardMedia Movies Media Images DEL.ALL MOVIES1TV Screen Display SetupOFF OFFWide TV 10 minY JAN , 2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date FormatTroubleshooting Power sourceCheck this First Playback RecordingPicture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysConnections with External Devices Memory Card and AccessoriesList of Messages in alphabetical order Cannot Play the Movies on this Card Cannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN MemoryChange the Battery Pack Cannot Play Back Check the CardNot Available in Mode Connect the Compact Power AdapterInitialize Using only the Camcorder Naming ErrorMessages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages INK Error Communication ErrorFile Error Hardware ErrorPrinter Cover Open Print ErrorPrint Order Error Printer ErrorCamcorder Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Battery PackAt temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Remaining Battery TimeLithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryCondensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning DisposalTo Avoid Condensation Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources When Condensation is DetectedIFC-400PCU System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaCG-800 Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery PacksShoulder Strap Using a memory cardRecording and Playback Times Only3067A002AA D82-0590-002 Product CodesSpecifications FS11/FS10/FS100System CA-590 Compact Power Adapter Power/OthersTerminals BP-808 Battery Pack Index Deleting/ErasingFireworks recording program Focus Quick Start function Recording USB terminal VolumeNight recording program Recording program PlaybackTrademark Acknowledgements 107108 Canada Canon U.S.A., INC. 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