Introduction; About This Manual; Conventions Used In This Manual - Canon VIXIA HF G40 Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G40. 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 (A 155).

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.
• A: Reference page number within this manual.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
"Memory card" refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.
"Screen" refers to the OLED screen and the viewfinder screen.
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to start recording
until you press again to pause the recording.
"iOS device" is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones, iPods and iPads while "Android
device" refers to Wi-Fi-enabled Android smartphones and tablets.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
• Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons.
About this Manual
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