Canon 300 Table of Contents

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Introduction

Table of Contents
Introduction
Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................	5
Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................	9
Introducing the OPTURA300 ......................................................................................	10
Components Guide ......................................................................................................	11
Mastering the Basics
Preparations
Using a Household Power Source ..............................................................................	15
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................	16
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................	19
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................	20
Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................	21
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................	23
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................	24
Basic Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................	27
Zooming ........................................................................................................................	29
Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................	31
Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................	34
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................	35
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................	36
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................	39
Using the Full Range of Features
General
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................	42
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................	48
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................	49
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................	50
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................	52
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................	53
Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................................	55
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................	58
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................	62
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................	68
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................	70
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................	71
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................	72
Manual Adjustments
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................	75
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................	77
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................	78

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