Canon LEGRIA FS22, LEGRIA FS20, LEGRIA FS21 Troubleshooting, Check this First, Power source

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Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

CHECK THIS FIRST

Power supply

Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the

camcorder? ( 17)

Recording

Did you turn the camcorder on and set it to recording mode? ( 23)

If you are recording to a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcorder?

( 28)

Playback

Did you turn the camcorder on and set it to playback mode? ( 23)

If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the

camcorder? ( 28) Does it contain any recordings?

Power source

The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.

-The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 17).

-Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

Cannot charge the battery pack

-The battery pack’s temperature has either fallen below 0 °C or risen above 40 °C. If the battery pack is too cold, warm it up. If the battery pack is too hot, let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 °C.

-Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.

-The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

-The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs cannot be charged using this camcorder.

A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.

-A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a malfunction.

After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.

-The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to touch, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.

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