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Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HV40. 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 the
Troubleshooting
table (
84).
Conventions Used in the Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be
set, etc.).
: Reference page number.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
About this Manual
Setting the Date and Time
1
Press .
2
Select (
) the
icon and press
(
) to open the setup menus.
3
Select (
) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press (
).
4
Select (
) [DATE/TIME] and press
(
).
The first field of the date will be
indicated with blinking up/down
arrows.
5
Change (
) each field of the date
and time and move (
) to the next
field.
6
Press (
) to start the clock.
7
Press
to close the menu.
IMPORTANT
If you do not use the camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery
may discharge completely and the date and
time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge
the built-in lithium battery (
93) and set the
time zone, date and time again.
You can also change the date format (
42).
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2009 12:00 AM
FU N C.
(
21)
FUNC.
FUNC.
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu
options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in
boldface indicate the default setting (for example
[ON]
,
[OFF]).
Buttons and switches to be operated
Menu item shown at its default position
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are
indicated within a
“
button
”
frame (for example
).
FUNC.
