Recording In Auto Mode - Canon LEGRIA HF G40 Instruction Manual

Recording in AUTO Mode

When you use mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust
various settings for you.
Operating modes:
1 Set the mode switch to N.
2 Set the power switch to CAMERA.
To record video
Press Y to begin recording.
• During recording, Ü will appear on the screen.
• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the
scene is being recorded.
• Press Y again to pause the recording. Ü will
change to Ñ and the scene will be recorded on the memory
card selected for recording movies.
• You can also press Y on the wireless controller.
To take photos
Touch [PHOTO].
• In the lower center of the screen, a green icon (g) will appear. Also, in the upper right of the screen,
{Ð will appear with the icon of the memory card selected for recording photos. The ACCESS
indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.
• You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie. In that case, the green icon will not
appear.
• You can also press Z on the wireless controller.
When you have finished recording
1 Set the lens barrier switch to CLOSED to close the lens barrier.
2 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
3 Set the power switch to OFF.
4 Close the OLED panel and return the viewfinder to its retracted position.
Recording Movies and Photos
[PHOTO]
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