Cannon FS10/FS11/FS100 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4

Video

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Manual Exposure Adjustment

1Press to display the joystick

guide.

If [EXP] does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the

joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward

[EXP].

The exposure adjustment indicator

and the neutral value [±0]

appear on the screen.

3Adjust the ( ) the brightness of

the image as required.

The adjustment range and the length

of the exposure adjustment indicator

will vary depending on the initial

brightness of the picture.

4Press .

• The exposure adjustment indicator

will change to white and the

exposure will be locked.

• If you operate the zoom lever

during exposure lock, the

brightness of the image may

change.

• During exposure lock, press

and push the joystick ( ) toward

[EXP] again to return the

camcorder to automatic exposure.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the

following subjects. In such case, focus

manually.

• Reflective surfaces

• Subjects with low contrast or without

vertical lines

• Fast moving subjects

• Through wet windows

• Night scenes

POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom ( 33) before you

start the procedure.

1Press to display the joystick

guide.

If [FOCUS] does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the

joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward

[FOCUS].

[MF] appears.

3Adjust ( ) the focus as

necessary.

Pushing the joystick ( ) toward

[FOCUS] again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

4Press .

• The focus will be locked.

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Contents

Main NTSC Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23 24 25 26 27 Getting to Know the Camcorder What is so special about recording on flash memory? Other features of this camcorder Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ Preparations _____________________________ Video ____________________________________ 32 Basic Recording 36 Basic Playback 42 Advanced Functions 51 Managing Scenes and the Memory Photos __________________________________ External Connections _______________________ Additional Information ______________________ About this Manual Page Supplied Accessories * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file). Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top vie w Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Playing Movies (During Playback) Screen Displays Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images Page Preparations Charging the Battery Pack ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 2 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories First, insert the supplied lithium button battery CR2025 into the wireless controller. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 1 2 TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT 3 Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP T O REATTACH THE GRIP TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP LCD Backlight Operating Modes The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording Basic Operation of the Camcorder Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in Recording Mode 1 2 3 4 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 2 3 4 5 First Time Settings 6 Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Setting the Date and Time 1 Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE Recommended Memory Cards Using a Memory Card Memory cards usable for recording movies 2 3 TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD 4 / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Page Video Shooting Video 3 Basic Recording WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Approximate recording times Selecting the Zoom Type Using the Zoom Quick Start Function 1 2 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 1 Deleting a Scene After Recording It Basic Playback TO SELECT WHICH SCENES TO PLAY BACK ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Special playback modes Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting from the List of Recordings 1 2 3 4 Selecting from the Calendar Screen 1 2 3 4 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES 1 2 1 2 Deleting All Scenes Special Scene Recording Programs Advanced Functions Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting ( 24) Shutter speed guidelines Mini Video Light 1 2 TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED Self Timer Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 2 3 4 Manual Focus Adjustment 1 2 3 4 Infinity Focus White Balance TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE Image Effects Digital Effects Setting Applying On-Screen Displays and Data Code TO FADE IN TO FADE OUT TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Using an External Microphone Connecting a Microphone 1 2 Managing Scenes and the Memory Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting a Single Scene 1 2 3 Deleting the Entire Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Photos Taking Photos 3 4 Selecting Photo Size and Quality Approximate number of still images on a memory card Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 1 2 Viewing Photos 3 Basic Playback 2 3 4 Slideshow 1 2 1 2 Erasing Photos Erasing a Single Image 1 3 Erasing All Images Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Additional Functions Maximum number of continuous shots Histogram Display Protecting Photos 1 2 3 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/ HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING 4 / Copying Photos Copying a Single Image Copying Images from the Index Screen 1 4 Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 2 3 Printing Photos Printing with the (Print/Share) Button 1 2 Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 3 4 5 TO CANCEL THE PRINTING WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Print Orders PRINT ERRORS ( 24) Printing multiple images on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc. Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Erasing All Print Orders External Connections Connection Diagrams Terminals on the Camcorder 1 2 3 Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Saving your Recordings without a Computer Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs Options for creating DVD discs (mode) 1 2 Connecting to the DVD Burner and Creating a Disc TO PLAY BACK A DVD DISC 1 2 3 4 WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER Transferring Still Images Automatic Transfer Options AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Transfer Orders Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order) 1 2 3 4 Erasing All Transfer Orders Additional Information FUNC. Menu (Recording Modes) Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes) CAMERA SETUP When the recording mode is set to [ FIREWORKS], focus priority is automatically set to [ OFF]. MEMORY OPER. DISPLAY SETUP SYSTEM SETUP DATE/TIME SETUP CHECK THIS FIRST Power source Troubleshooting Power supply Recording Playback Recording Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices List of Messages (in alphabetical order) Page Page Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page Page Camcorder Long-term Storage Handling Precautions Battery Pack Remaining Battery Time Long-term Storage Regarding batteries that do not bear the Intelligent System mark Memory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED TO AVOID CONDENSATION System Diagram Optional Accessories Page Page FS11/FS10/FS100 Specifications System CA-590 Compact Power Adapter Terminals Power/Others Page A B C D Index N O P Q R Z U.S.A. 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