About This Manual - Canon VIXIA HFM300 Instruction Manual

About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 /
VlXlA HF M300. 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 ([_ 168).
Conventions U sedin thisManual
* O IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.
* (_ NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
* O POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
o CJ_]: R eference page number within this manual.
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other
instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:
[PHOTO>Refer to the 'Photo Applications' Instruction Manual,
included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supple-
mental Disc.
[DW-1001Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD
Burner.
* _ : Text that applies only to the model(s) 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/ST6#"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 I_.
16 ° Introduction