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 MENU ).
[ ] 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.
Menu item shown at its default position |
Buttons and switches to be operated |
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 ( MENU ) and the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ).
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Options Lists - MENU/ FUNC. ( 
31).
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