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Canon DC 40 Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card, Inserting the Card, 2. Open the cover, 4. Close the cover, 1. Turn off the camcorder

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Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card

Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder.

Inserting the Card

1. Turn off the camcorder.

Make sure the CARD access indicator is not flashing before you turn the camcorder off.

2. Open the cover.3. Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot.4. Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.

To remove the memory card:

CARD access indicator

First push the memory card once to release it, and then pull the card out.

Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 97).

Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards.

Contents

English Français Español Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig RECORDING Never worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory PLAYING Just select a scene from the index screen SHARING YOUR VIDEOS So... what disc to choose Now that I have the disc... What disc standard do I choose to initialize it DVD-R DVD-RW Feature VIDEO mode VR mode Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Features Editing Functions Disc Finalization External Connections Printing Trouble Do’s & Don’ts Additional Information About this Manual Conventions Used in the Manual About the Multi Selector About the Power Switch About the Operating Modes Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Recording reminder Disc operation Remaining recording time Number of still images available on the card Card/Disc Access Display Playing Movies (Index Screen) Playing Movies (During Playback) Viewing Still Images Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Ferrite Core (Asia only) Using a Household Power Outlet Page Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) Fastening the Grip Belt Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025) Using the Wireless Controller Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Step 5: Changing the Display Language Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Time Zones Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card Inserting the Card Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc Removing the Disc Recording Movies Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Recording Still Images Selecting the Media for the Still Images Zooming 10x Optical Zoom Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) Playing Back Movies Special Playback Modes Viewing Still Images Slideshow Index Screen Image Jump Function Adjusting the Volume Magnifying the Image Selecting the Recording Data Display Using the Recording Programs Program AE (50) Shutter-PriorityAE (51) Aperture-PriorityAE (52) Auto Selecting the Recording Program Using the Night and Super Night Modes Using the Special Scene Modes Foliage Beach Spotlight Snow Using the Program AE Mode Using the Shutter-PriorityAE Mode Using the Aperture-PriorityAE Mode Manually Adjusting the Exposure Exposure Lock Exposure Adjustment Manually Adjusting the Focus Infinity Focus Changing the Focusing Mode Using the Mini Video Light Using the Flash About the AF-AssistLamp: Using the Self Timer Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button Available Settings List (FUNC.) Page Changing the Metering Method Setting the White Balance 5.Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu When you have set the custom white balance: Applying Image Enhancing Effects Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Page Creating Panoramic Images 8.Press the FUNC. button after the last image Using the Digital Effects Faders (72) Effects (73) Multi-ImageScreen (73) Card Mix (74) Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-ImageScreen Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key [CARD CHROMA] Card Luminance Key [CARD LUMI.] Camera Chroma Key [CAM. CHROMA] Card Animation [C. ANIMATION] 1.Set the camcorder to record movies ( ) 2.Upload a sample image from the supplied CD-ROMto the memory card 3.Set the mode dial to a position other than 4.Press the FUNC. button 5.First, select () the current digital effects symbol from the left side Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images L 2304x1736/FINE 1. Set the camcorder to record still images If you want to change also the image quality: Press Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Changing Settings with the MENU Button Selecting Menus and Settings Available Settings List (MENU) IMG STAB FOCUS PRI SPOT AE PT.: REVIEW WIND SCREEN DISC OPERATIONS DISC INFO STILL IMAGE OPERATIONS CAMERA PLAY DATE & TIME DATE & TIME BRIGHTNESS LEVEL MARKER: WL. REMOTE POWER SAVE FILE NOS M.D,Y (JAN.1,2006 12:00AM) DATE FORMAT Creating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes Deleting a Single Scene Deleting a Scene After Recording Deleting All Scenes Dividing a Scene Dividing Scenes Protecting the Disc Initializing the Disc Changing the Disc Title Erasing Still Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image After Recording Erasing All Images Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card Copying a Single Image Copying All Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Converting a Single Image Converting All Images Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card Protecting a Single Image Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen Initializing the Memory Card Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player still images on the disc (, , /or 2.Press the FINALIZE button 3.Select [YES] and press () to start the disc finalization Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive Playing the Disc on a DVD Player Playing the Disc on a Computer’s DVD Drive Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Playing Back on a TV Screen Selecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram 1.Turn off all devices before starting the connections Connect the Recording to a VCR Transferring Recordings to a Computer System Requirements Installing the Software Connecting the Camcorder and Running the Software One-TouchDubbing (Windows XP only) Transferring Recordings to the Computer Creating Backup Copies of your DVD Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Preparations Transferring Images 1.Select () a transfer option 2.Press the button 3.Select () the image you wish to transfer 4.Press the button Page Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order) Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Erasing All Transfer Orders Printing Still Images Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing with the (Print/Share) Button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Cancel Printing Printing Errors When you have finished printing: Selecting Print Settings Selecting Trimming Settings Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Erasing All Print Orders Printing Troubleshooting Page Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Memory Card Operation Printing List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Maintenance/Others Storage Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Optional Accessories FS-H37UFilter Set Shoulder Strap WS-20Wrist Strap SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Specifications DC40 CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-208Battery Pack Product Codes Index Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY