Canon FS400 FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual - Page 25

Basic Operation of the Camcorder - camcorder basics video

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos: mode, for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you change the cam- corder's settings to your preference. Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to mode. In either mode, you can record movies by pressing Start/Stop or take photos by pressing PHOTO . Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation Easy recording of movies and photos. Recording of movies and photos while enjoying full access to the menus and advanced functions. About mode • Only the following buttons/functions are available in this mode. - Start/Stop for recording movies - PHOTO for recording photos - Zoom ( 40) - Quick Start ( 41) - VIDEO SNAP for recording video snapshot scenes ( 55) NOTES • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be changed in advance. - FUNC. menu: Recording mode of movies. Preparations Š 25

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes
Recording
The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video
and photos:
mode, for beginners or if you just prefer
not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible
recording (
) mode, which lets you change the cam-
corder’s settings to your preference. Press the
button to
switch the camcorder to
mode and press the button
again to switch back to
mode. In either mode, you can record
movies by pressing
or take photos by pressing
.
NOTES
• In
mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings
can be changed in advance.
- FUNC. menu: Recording mode of movies.
Operating
mode
Onscreen
icon
Operation
Easy recording of movies and photos.
Recording of movies and photos while enjoying full
access to the menus and advanced functions.
Start/Stop
PHOTO
About
mode
• Only the following buttons/functions are available in this mode.
-
for recording movies
-
for recording photos
- Zoom (
40)
- Quick Start (
41)
-
for recording video snapshot scenes (
55)
Start/Stop
PHOTO
VIDEO SNAP