Cannon FS10/FS11/FS100 Troubleshooting

Additional Information

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Trouble?

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you

think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please

read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems

and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

CHECK THIS FIRST

Power source

The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.

- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19).

- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

Cannot charge the battery pack

- The battery pack is too hot. The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C

(104°F).

- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).

- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.

- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a

malfunction.

After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.

- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction.

If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to touch, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder.

Consult a Canon Service Center.

The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.

- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.

Troubleshooting

Power supply

Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the

camcorder? ( 19)

Recording

Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to or ? ( 24) If you are

recording to a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 29)

Playback

Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to or ? ( 24) If you are

playing back recordings from a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the

camcorder? ( 29) Does it contain any recordings?

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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