Basic Operation of the

Camcorder

The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording

The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode which lets you change the camcorder's settings to your preference.

EASY MODE

Press the button to enter the

mode (the button's blue light will be on). You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just the zoom lever ( 34) and Start/Stop ( 32) or take photos using just the zoom lever and PHOTO ( 59).

The viewfinder ( only) and Quick Start function can also be used in mode.

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

Press the button again to return to the flexible recording mode (the button's light is off). You can access the menus and change settings to your preference. Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, you can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 43) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions.

NOTES

In mode you cannot access the menus but you can change the following settings in advance, before setting the

camcorder to mode.

-Recording mode of movies

-Size/quality of photos

-Auto slow shutter

-All settings under the setup menu’s

, and tabs.

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Cannon HG20 instruction manual Basic Operation Camcorder, Button Mode or Flexible Recording, Press the button to enter