Contents
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Important Usage Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Page
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Table of contents
Basic Playback
Basic Recording
Advanced Functions
Managing Scenes and the Memory
Connection Diagrams
Printing Photos Selecting the Print Settings Print Orders
Additional Functions
Printing Photos
Appendix Menu Options Lists
Troubleshooting List of Messages
Trouble?
93 Do’s and Don’ts
Conventions Used in this Manual
About this Manual
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Supplied Accessories
Left side view Right side view Front view
Components Guide
Back view Top view Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D88
Recording Movies
Screen Displays
Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images
Memory operation
Remaining battery time
Remaining recording time
Number of still images available
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet
Charging the Battery Pack
Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder
Getting Started
A. and Canada only
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
To Remove the Battery Pack
Accessories Fasten the grip belt
Insert the battery holder
Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up
To USE the Wireless Controller
Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
To Attach a Wrist Strap
To Attach a Shoulder Strap
You can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright
LCD Backlight
Operating Modes
Button Mode or Flexible Recording
Basic Operation Camcorder
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Using the Menus
Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus
Next
Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus
Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
Menu items not available will appear grayed out
Setting the Date and Time
First Time Settings
Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual
Menu
Menu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Your local time zone
DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Recommended Memory Cards
Using a Memory Card
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Turn off the camcorder
Initializing the Built-In Memory / only or Memory Card
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Memory OPER. Media Movies
Memory you want to use** Press
Memory Oper
Options
Menu Memory OPER. Initialize Initialization method YES* OK
Initialize
Basic Recording
Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder
Shooting Video
You can select the memory to be used for recording Movies
Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode
Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording mode
Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
SP
Using the Zoom
Camera Setup
Selecting the Zoom Type
Zoom Type Desired option
Quick Start Function
When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
Variable
Playing Back the Video
Basic Playback
Press to display the joystick guide
Press / or to begin the playback
Return to the index screen to select the scene
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the volume
Open the list of recordings
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
FUNC. Select Date
Move the zoom lever toward W
Press DISP. again to return to the index screen
Press to return to the index screen
Press to begin the playback
Change the scene
Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date
Deleting Scenes
Delete the scenes
Deleting All Scenes
Special Scene Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
Program AE Portrait
Fireworks
Sports
Portrait
Snow
Sunset
Program AE Desired recording program
Mini Video Light
Shutter speed guidelines
Push the joystick toward
Mode
Self Timer
Automatic Backlight Correction
Press BLC
Manual Focus Adjustment
Infinity Focus
White Balance
Auto Desired option
AUTO
Digital Effects
Image Effects
Image Effect OFF Desired option
Effect OFF
On-Screen Displays and Data Code
Setting
Effect OFF Desired fader/effect
Applying Press to display the joystick guide
Connecting a Microphone
Using an External Microphone
You can also turn most on- screen displays on or off
Microphone
Creating a Playlist
Managing Scenes and the Memory
Original movies index
Add the scenes to the playlist
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
Deleting the Entire Playlist
Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene
Options for copying original movies
Copying Scenes
FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES
ALL Scenes
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Taking Photos
Press Photo fully
Still image is being recorded
Approximate number of still images on a memory card
1152x864 Desired image size* Desired image quality
OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording
Viewing Photos
Push the joystick toward Select Erase and press
Image Jump Function
Index Screen
Slideshow
Select , an image
Return to the index screen to select the still image
Erasing Photos
Magnifying Photos during Playback
Move the zoom lever toward T
Erase ALL Images YES* OK
Additional Functions
Select a recording mode other than Fireworks Options
Maximum number of continuous shots
Single Desired option
Protecting Photos
Histogram Display
Open the image selection screen
FUNC. Protect
Copying Images from the Index Screen
Copying Photos
Copying a Single Image
Copy YES
Connection . Refer to
Printing Photos
You can also use the following Functions
Disconnect the USB cable before changing the mode dial
Selecting the Print Settings
Printing with the Print/Share Button
Select the still image you wish to print Press
Push the joystick toward . The print settings menu appears
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
To Cancel the Printing
When YOU have Finished Printing
Print Orders
Print Errors
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
Open the print settings menu
Select , Print Press
Erasing All Print Orders
Terminals on the Camcorder
Connection Diagrams
Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
Playback on a TV Screen
Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
Start the playback of movies or still images
Saving your Recordings without a Computer
Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs
ADD to Disc
System Setup
Desired option
Insert a brand new disc into the DVD burner
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Connecting
Camcorder Resume the movie playback
Camcorder Stop playback
Set the camcorder to mode
Install the supplied Digital Video Software
Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer
Preparations
Transferring Still Images
To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or press
Select a transfer option Press
Automatic Transfer Options
Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu
Transfer Orders
Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order
Press to set the transfer order
Auto
Appendix Menu Options Lists
Menu item
FUNC. Menu Playback Modes
Menu item Setting options
OFF
Review
Sec
Sec 10 sec
Media Movies
BUILT-IN MEM, Card
Media Images DEL.ALL MOVIES1
DEL.PLAYLIST2
OFF
Display Setup
OFF
TV Screen
Wide TV
10 min
ZONE/DST
DATE/TIME Setup
DATE/TIME Date Format
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Troubleshooting
Power source
Playback
Recording
Picture and Sound
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Connections with External Devices
Memory Card and Accessories
List of Messages in alphabetical order
Change the Battery Pack
Cannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory
Cannot Play Back Check the Card
Cannot Play the Movies on this Card
Initialize Using only the Camcorder
Connect the Compact Power Adapter
Naming Error
Not Available in Mode
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner
Direct Print Related Messages
File Error
Communication Error
Hardware Error
INK Error
Print Order Error
Print Error
Printer Error
Printer Cover Open
Camcorder
Handling Precautions
At temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F
Battery Pack
Remaining Battery Time
Treat the battery pack with care
Lithium Button Battery
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Cleaning
Maintenance/Others
Disposal
Condensation
Power Sources
Using the Camcorder Abroad
When Condensation is Detected
To Avoid Condensation
IFC-400PCU
System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
CG-800 Battery Charger
Recording and Playback Times
Using a memory card
Only
Shoulder Strap
3067A002AA D82-0590-002
Product Codes
System
Specifications
FS11/FS10/FS100
Terminals
CA-590 Compact Power Adapter
Power/Others
BP-808 Battery Pack
Fireworks recording program Focus
Index
Deleting/Erasing
Night recording program
USB terminal Volume
Recording program Playback
Quick Start function Recording
Trademark Acknowledgements
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