Wireless Controller; Using A Tripod - Canon VIXIA HF G40 Instruction Manual

Preparing the Camcorder

Wireless Controller

First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller.
1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out
the battery holder.
2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing
up.
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3 Insert the battery holder.
To use the wireless controller
Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons.
• You can rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the
camcorder.
NOTES
• When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be
operated at very close range, replace the battery.
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light
sources or direct sunlight.

Using a Tripod

You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods
with mounting screws longer than 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) as this may
cause damage to the camcorder.
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