Taking Photos, Selecting Photo Size and Quality | Canon LEGRIA FS21

Photos

Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back photos to printing them.

• When you press PHOTO on

Basic Recordingthe wireless controller, the photo is recorded after the autofocus is activated and locked.

4 Press PHOTO fully.

Taking Photos

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1Set the camera mode dial to or .

2Turn on the camcorder.

// You can select the memory to be used for recording photos ( 29).

3 Press PHOTO halfway.

•Once the focus is automatically

adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.

The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.

IMPORTANT

Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

-Do not open the memory card slot cover.

-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

-Do not change the operating mode.

NOTES

If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,

turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually

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Selecting Photo Size and Quality

Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger photo size

for higher quality. / / Select the [LW 1152x648] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

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Canon LEGRIA FS21, LEGRIA FS20 Taking Photos, Selecting Photo Size and Quality, Press Photo fully, Press Photo halfway

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Getting to Know the Camcorder Table of contents Basic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Functions Playlist and Scene Operations Additional Functions Printing PhotosTerminals on the Camcorder Trouble? Appendix Menu Options Lists102 Do’s and Don’ts General Information Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Default value is shown in boldface Names of buttons and switches otherThan the joystick are indicated within Button frame Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Following accessories are supplied with the camcorderPixela Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Screen Displays Recording Photos Viewing Photos Memory operation Remaining battery timeRemaining recording time Number of photos available Charging the Battery Pack Connect the power cord to the compact power adapterGetting Started Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to TroubleshootingDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Insert the battery holder Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and AccessoriesPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up To USE the Wireless Controller To Remove the Grip Belt Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo Attach a Wrist Strap To Attach a Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degreesTo Reattach the Grip Belt LCD Backlight Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright Basic Operation Camcorder Operating ModesRecording Dual Shot and Flexible Recording Joystick and Joystick Guide PlaybackUse the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in Recording Mode Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Press Func Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsSelect , the icon Press to open the setup menus Set the time zone, date and time again DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEChanging the Language Changing the Time Zone Make sure that the ON/OFFCHG power/charge indicator is off Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Memory Oper Initializing the Built-In Memory Only or Memory CardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings Initialize Initialize Initialization method YES* OK Set the camera mode dial to or Turn on the camcorder Basic RecordingShooting Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording modeZooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Approximate recording times for movies Using the Zoom Camera SetupSelecting the Zoom Type Options Zoom Type Desired option Second*, allowing you to record the subject right away Quick Start FunctionVariable Constant at Speed Basic Playback Set the camera mode dial to or PressPlaying Back the Video Press / or To enter the special playback modes Special playback modes Which to play back recordings Only Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelect the media Open the list of recordings FUNC. Scene Search Calendar Open the calendar screenMove , the cursor to the desired date Press to return to the index screen Press to begin the playback Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index ScreenSelect the movies or the photo index screen Open the selection screen Press FUNC. twice to close the menu Deleting ScenesRemove ALL Selections Delete the scenes Special Scene Recording Programs Advanced FunctionsProgram AE Portrait Fireworks Sports PortraitSunset Spotlight Program AE Desired recording program Mini Video LightShutter speed guidelines To SET the Shutter Speed CD-ROM. For details, refer to Video SnapshotRecording Scenes Combining Scenes with Music Select Music Set the background musicSelect Track There is no sound during fast playback Pre-recording Function Self TimerPress Start/Stop to begin recording Mode Adjust the the brightness of the image as required Manual Exposure AdjustmentAutomatic Backlight Correction Select a recording program other than Fireworks Adjust the focus as necessary Manual Focus AdjustmentWhite Balance Infinity Focus Auto Desired option Image EffectsTo SET the Custom White Balance Image Effect OFF Digital Effects SettingImage Effect OFF Desired option Applying Using Headphones System Setup AV/PHONES PhonesOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Connecting a Microphone Using an External MicrophoneTo Adjust the Volume Headphones Or mode Dividing Scenes When the confirmation screen Appears, pressFUNC. Divide Scene selected will start playing back This step is not necessary for scenes selected in advance Adding Scenes to the PlaylistAdd the scenes to the playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Select , the scene you want to delete Copying ScenesMoving Scenes in the Playlist Select YES and press to move the scene Copy the scenes FUNC. Copy Desired option YESFUNC. Copy YES* OK Func Selecting Photo Size and Quality Taking PhotosPress Photo fully Press Photo halfway Approximate number of photos on a memory card When the camera mode dial is set To or Viewing PhotosErasing a Photo Right After Recording It Push the joystick to move between photos Push the joystick to move between imagesPhoto Jump Function Select , a photo Press / to play back the photos one after another Magnifying Photos during PlaybackPhoto index screen, press Select a track to play with the slideshow Open the photo index screen Deleting PhotosSelect , the photo you want to delete Delete the photos Additional Functions Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSelect a recording program other than Fireworks Options Single Desired option Protecting Photos Histogram DisplayProtecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen FUNC. Protect Protect Copying PhotosCopying Single Photos Copy the photo to the memory card Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams Printing PhotosYou can also use the following Functions Printing with the Print/Share Button Selecting the Print SettingsSelect the photo you wish to print Press If continues to flash for more than To Cancel the Printing Printing after Changing the Print SettingsWhen YOU have Finished Printing Press while printing Select OK and press Print Errors Print OrdersPrinting multiple photos on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Print Order Open the print settings menuMenu PrintPage Terminals on the Camcorder Connection DiagramsUSB Terminal Type Analog Output only Phones to AV in advance Playback on a TV ScreenTurn on the connected TV Type Digital data connection Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerAuthoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs Preparations on the Camcorder System SetupSelect the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc ADD to Disc Press the start button on the DVD burner To Create AN Additional Copy of the Same DiscTo Play Back a DVD Disc Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable FIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running WindowsConnection to a Computer Running Transferring Photos To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Transfer Orders Setting Transfer Orders from the Index ScreenFUNC. Transfer Order appears on the screen Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer order Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options FUNC. Menu Playback Modes OFF Menu item Additional Information Display Setup BUILT-IN MEM, CardOFF Deutsch Demo Mode OFFTürkçe Start Week 10 min Wide TVContinuous Additional Information ZONE/DST DATE/TIME SetupList of world time zones DATE/TIME Date Format Troubleshooting Power sourceCheck this First Vertical light bar appears on the screen Recording Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays Connections with External Devices Memory Card and Accessories List of Messages in alphabetical order Cannot Play Back Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory Cannot Enter the Standby Mode NOWCannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory Cannot Edit Connect the Compact Power Adapter Change the Battery PackCard Initialize Using only the Camcorder Naming Error Process Canceled Print Order ErrorTask in Progress do not Disconnect the Power Source Camcorder is SET to Movie Mode Transfer Order Error Camcorder is SET to Photo ModeUnable to Recover Data Card is SET for Erasure Prevention Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages 100 101 Handling Precautions Camcorder102 Remaining Battery Time Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryDisposal 104 Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation 105 Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadMusic Files 106 Private Mymusic 107Canon Mymusic MUSIC99.WAV 108 System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaIFC-400PCU Scart Optional Accessories Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs109 110 Using a memory cardRecording and Playback Times Only SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 111 Specifications 112System Power/Others 113Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack114 115 IndexDeleting/Erasing Fireworks recording program Focus 116 Night recording program Onscreen display selectionRecording Movies Photos Trademark Acknowledgements 117 Canon Inc