Using This Manual - Canon Optura S1 Instruction Manual

Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon OPTURA S1. 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 the Troubleshooting table
( 125).
Symbols and References Used in this Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
: Reference page number.
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
Menu item showing at its default position
Button and switches to be operated
Selecting the Operating Modes
The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the power and TAPE/
CARD switches.
Operating
Modes Switch
CAMERA
CAMERA
Power TAPE/CARD
Switch
(TAPE)
PLAY
(CARD)
PLAY
Icon
Operation
Display
Recording movies on a
tape
Playing movies from a
tape
Recording still images or
movies on a card
Playing movies or viewing
images from a card
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