About This Manual - Canon FS40 Instruction Manual

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. 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
Troubleshooting (
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
• : Reference page number within this manual.
• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the
term "memory" by itself refers to both.
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken
with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and
menu icons refer to the
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