Quick Start Function - Canon Vixia HF M41 Instruction Manual

Quick Start Function

When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder
enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes
only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when
you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD
panel or press
start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you to record the
subject right away.
* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.
Operating modes:
1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD
panel.
• A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change
to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode.
• When recording using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel
closed), you can press
mode.
2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.
• The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is
ready to record.
• You can also press
LCD panel closed. Press
to standby mode.
IMPORTANT
• Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).
NOTES
• The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed
while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing, while a menu is being dis-
played or while using the viewfinder (
also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is too low. Check
that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to orange.
( only), the camcorder is ready to
to set the camcorder in standby
again to return the camcorder
to start recording with the
only). The camcorder may
AUTO Mode
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