Table Of Contents - Canon Optura 300 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction
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Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................5
Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................9
Introducing the OPTURA300 ......................................................................................10
Components Guide ......................................................................................................11
Mastering the Basics
Preparations
Using a Household Power Source ..............................................................................15
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................16
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................19
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................20
Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................21
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................23
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................24
Basic Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................27
Zooming ........................................................................................................................29
Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................31
Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................34
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................35
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................36
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................39
Using the Full Range of Features
General
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................42
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................48
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................49
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................50
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................52
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................53
Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................................55
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................58
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................62
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................68
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................70
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................71
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................72
Manual Adjustments
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................75
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................77
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................78
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