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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC100/DC95. Please read this manual carefully
before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to the
Troubleshooting
table ( 65).

Conventions Used in the Manual

: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
: Reference page number.
Buttons and switches other than the multi selector’s are indicated as (for
example ).
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. Menu options in boldface
indicate a default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
: Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model.

About the Multi Selector

Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change
settings.
Push the multi selector up, down, left or right ( / / / ) to
select an item. In most places, press the multi selector itself ( )
to make a selection or change a setting.

Selecting an Option - MENU/FUNC.

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after
pressing the MENU button ( ) and the FUNC. button ( ).
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to
Options Lists - MENU/
FUNC
. ( 31).
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MENU
Buttons and switches to be operated
Menu item shown at its default position

MENU FUNC.