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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. 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
(
102).
Conventions Used in this Manual
•
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
•
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
•
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
•
: Reference page number within this manual.
•
: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the
term “memory” by itself refers to both.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
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
.
Start/Stop
COP
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