Canon VIXIA mini X Getting Started Guide - Page 1

PUB. DIE-0446-000 HD Camcorder DIE0446000 Getting Started Package Contents ¨ HD Camcorder VIXIA mini ¨ NB-4L Battery Pack [] ¨ CB-2LV Battery Charger [‚] (CB-2LVE including power cord, in Asia) ¨ IFC-400PCU USB Cable [ƒ] ¨ WS-DC11 Wrist Strap [„] ¨ : VIXIA mini CD-ROM  ‚ ƒ „ 1 Installing the Camcorder's Instruction Manual (PDF File) This guide only introduces the most basic functions of the camcorder to get you started. To learn more about your camcorder, to read important handling precautions and to consult the troubleshooting section if an error message is displayed, be sure to read the fullversion Instruction Manual (PDF file). You can install the PDF Instruction Manual on a computer using the following procedure. The most up-to-date version of the PDF file is also available for download on your local Canon Web site. This may be more convenient if you prefer to have the PDF file available on your smartphone or tablet. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the VIXIA mini CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive. 3. Windows: Use Windows Explorer to open the drive into which you inserted the CD-ROM. Mac OS: Use Finder and click the CD-ROM icon. 4. Click/Double-click the Disc_Setup icon . 5. In the installer panel, click [Instruction Manual of the Camcorder] and select your language. • Windows users: If a User Account Control dialog box appears, follow the instructions. 6. When the installation is complete, click [OK], then [Exit]. • The installer will save the camcorder's Instruction Manual (PDF file) on the computer and will create a shortcut icon on the desktop for easy access. 2 Charging and Installing the Battery Pack Charge the supplied battery pack in advance, using the supplied battery charger. Fully charging the supplied battery pack will take about 1 hour 30 minutes. 1. Attach the battery pack to the battery charger, aligning the triangle marks. 2. Turn out the fold-in plug and plug the battery charger into a power outlet. • For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the battery charger and plug the other end into a power outlet. • The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. When the CHARGE indicator on the battery charger turns green, the battery pack is fully charged. 3. Unplug the battery charger and remove the battery pack. (In Asia, unplug and disconnect the power cord.) 4. Open the camcorder's battery compartment cover, insert the battery pack and close the cover. 3 Inserting a Memory Card You can use commercially available microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards with this camcorder. We recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10. Initialize a memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option before using it with the camcorder for the first time (; Initializing a Memory Card). 1. Make sure the camcorder is off. 2. Open the memory card slot cover and insert the memory card with the label side facing up. Power indicator is off click! 3. Close the memory card slot cover. 4 Basic Setup The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the camcorder's basic setup screens to select the camcorder's language and set the date and time. 1. Turn on the camcorder. 2. Touch the desired language for onscreen displays and then touch [æ]. 3. Touch the desired date/time format and then touch [æ]. 4. Set the date and time. • Touch a field you want to change and touch [Í] or [Î] to change. Repeat as necessary. • Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave untouched to use AM/PM. 5. Touch [OK] to complete the basic setup and close the setup screen. 5 Adjusting the Camcorder You can adjust the angle of the articulated LCD panel and the built-in stand. Change the position of the camcorder as necessary to match your shooting style. 80° 90° 95° 6 Shooting Video and Taking Photos 1. Turn on the camcorder. 7 Playing Back Video and Viewing Photos 1. Press the ^ button. • The [y] index screen will open. To view photos, touch [0] > [} Photo Playback] to open the [}] index screen. 2. Video: Touch [Ü] to start recording video. Touch [Ñ] to stop recording. Photos: Press the photo button to record a photo. Photo button 3. When you finish recording, turn off the camcorder. 2. Touch the thumbnail of the scene or photo you want to play back. • During playback, touch the scene to display the playback controls. To delete recordings From the index screen: 1. Touch [Edit] > [Delete]. 2. Select whether to delete all the scenes/photos in the same folder, selected scenes/photos, or all scenes/photos. • To select individual recordings: touch all the scenes/photos you wish to delete to mark them with a ", then touch [OK]. 3. Touch [Yes] > [OK].