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 the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Cen- ter.

The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.

- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.

Recording

Pressing START/STOP will not start recording.

 

 

 

-

You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory

 

(while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.

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The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes).

 

 

 

START/STOP

 

 

Delete some recordings (

 

58, 98) or initialize the memory (

 

43) to free some space.

The point where START/STOP

was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the

recording.

 

 

 

 

 

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There is a slight interval between pressing

and the actual start/end of record-

 

ing. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

The camcorder will not focus.

-Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually ( 74).

-The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 173). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.

-This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.

Changing the operating mode between recording ( )/record pause ()/playback ( ) takes longer than usual.

-When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings ( 125) and initialize the memory ( 43).

Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.

-This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings ( 125) and initialize the memory ( 43).

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