Basic Recording; Shooting Video - Canon FS20 Quick Manual

Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including
recording, playback, and memory operations.
Basic Recording
Shooting Video
(Q] 25)
1
Set the camera mode dial to .'p or
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.
2
Turn on the camcorder.
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You can select
the memory to be used for recording
movies
(OJ
32).
3
Press [§-'t§l~~~?PJ to begin
recording.
• Recording starts; press
[_St~~!Stop i
again to pause the recording.
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• You can also press [~!~~!/~T()~ on
the LCD panel.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
1 Make sure that the ACCESS
indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
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Observe the following precautions while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the operating mode.
• About the Power Save mode:
To save power
when the camcorder is powered by a
battery pack, the camcorder will
automatically shut off if left without any
operations for 5 minutes (Q] 90). Press
lil'Vm:13
to turn on the camcorder.
• When recording in bright places it may
be difficult to use the LCD screen.
Conversely, when recording in dark
places, the LCD panel may be a
nuisance to others nearby. In such
cases, change the brightness of the
LCD screen accordingly (Q] 23, 89).