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