Troubleshooting - Canon VIXIA HFM300 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-
times what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the
simplest of solutions - please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box
before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult
your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power supply
• Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con-
nected to the camcorder? ([_ 23)
Recording
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording
mode? ([_} 42, 58, 104) If you are recording on a memory card, is one
correctly inserted into the camcoder? ([_ 38)
Playback
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?
([_} 49, 100) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card,
is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? ([_ 38) Does it contain
any recordings?
Other
• Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The internal lens fixture
can move when the camcorder is turned off or in a playback mode.
This is not a malfunction.
Power source
Thecamcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.
- The battery pack is exhausted.Replace or charge the battery pack.
- Remove the battery packand reattach it correctly.
- Whenthe recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may turn off
automatically if it becomes too hot. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
- Make sure the camcorder is offso charging can start.
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery pack's tem-
perature is below 0 °C (32 °F),warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 °C (104 °F), let the
battery pack cool clownbefore charging it.
- Chargethe battery pack in temperatures between0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
- The battery pack is faulty. Replacethe battery pack.
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