Quick Start Function - Canon FS20 Instruction Manual

NOTES
• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the
subject. At full wide angle, you can
focus on a subject as close as 1 cm
(0.39 in.).
• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to
[ VARIABLE]:
- The zoom speed will be faster in
record pause mode than when actually
recording.
- When you use the T and W buttons on
the wireless controller (
LCD panel, the zoom speed will be
constant at [

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 half
the power used when recording, saving
energy when you are using a battery
pack. Additionally, when you open the
LCD panel or change the position of the
mode dial, the camcorder is ready to
start recording in approximately
1 second*, allowing you to record the
subject right away.
* The actual time required varies depending
on the shooting conditions.
1
With the camcorder on and in a
recording mode, close the LCD
panel.
A beep will sound and the ON/
OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator
only) or
SPEED 3].
( 25)
will change to orange to indicate the
camcorder entered the standby
mode.
2
When you wish to resume
recording, open the LCD panel.
The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will
return to green and the camcorder
will be ready to record.
IMPORTANT
Do not disconnect the power source
during standby mode (while the ON/
OFF(CHG) indicator is lit in orange).
NOTES
• If you close the LCD panel under some
circumstances (for example while
recording, while a menu is being
displayed, while the battery charge is
low, or while the memory card slot cover
is open), the camcorder may not enter
the standby mode. Check that the ON/
OFF(CHG) indicator changes to orange.
• The camcorder will shut off if left in
standby mode for 10 minutes,
regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting
( 90). Press
camcorder.
• You can select the length of time until
shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function
with the [QUICK START] setting (
to turn on the
91).
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