About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 /VIXIA HF S20 / VlXlA HF S200. 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 Troubleshooting ([_ 175).
ConventionsUsedin thisManual
°O IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.
• (_ NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
°O POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.
• CJ_]:Reference page number within this manual.
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons: [PHOTOI:Refer to the 'Photo Applications' Instruction Manual,
included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supple- mental Disc.
• _ : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as "memory card" or
"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen (1_ only). "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the [START/S_r6#"button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the I_.
