Canon HG10 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Do not leave the
viewfinder exposed to
direct sunlight as it may
melt (due to concentration
of the light by the lens). Do
not use tripods with
fastening screws longer
than 5.5 mm. Doing so may damage
the camcorder.
Power Switch
In addition to turning the camcorder on
and off, the switch also toggles
the camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock
button pressed down and turn the
switch to ON.
To change the operating mode: From the
ON position, turn the switch
momentarily toward MODE and release
it. This action will toggle the operating
mode between recording (CAMERA -
red indicator) and playback (PLAY -
green indicator).
Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is
determined by the switch and the
position of the / switch. In this
manual, indicates that a function
is available in the operating mode
shown and indicates that the
function is not available. When no
operating mode icons are given, the
WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A
TRIPOD
Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Lock button
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