Canon DC420 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Photos
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from recording
and playing back still images to printing them.
Basic Recording
Taking Photos
1 Move the / switch to (still
images).
2 Turn the switch to ON to set
the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
The green CAMERA indicator will turn
on.
3 Move the lens cover switch down
to to open the lens cover.
4 Press .
Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green and one
or more AF frames will appear.
The CARD access indicator will
flash as the still image is being
recorded.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
the card access display ( ) appears on
screen, and while the CARD access
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so
may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover
and do not remove the memory card.
- Do not disconnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the /
switch or the operating mode.
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually
(40).
Basic Recording
Before using a memory card for the
first time, be sure to initialize it with
this camcorder ( 57).
( 21)
Start/Stop