Canon 9114B002, 8455B005, 8455B003 User Manual
HD Camcorder
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Instruction Manual
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Important Usage Instructions
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Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
FCC/IC NOTICE
HD Camcorder, VIXIA mini systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of
the equipment.
Model ID0032 (including WLAN Module Model RF401, FCC ID: AZD401)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-
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mitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using
low-power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are
absolutely safe. Low-power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological
effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings
have not been confirmed by additional research. This model has been tested and found to comply
with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Battery Charger CB-2LV
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
This battery charger is for exclusive use with Battery Pack NB-4L. There is a danger of explosion if
other battery packs are used.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
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REGIONS OF USE
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The VIXIA mini is in compliance (as of June 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the
regions listed below. For details on other regions where it can be used, make inquiries with
the contacts listed at the end of this instruction manual (A 253).
REGIONS
Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, USA
Model
ID0032: VIXIA mini
Trademark Acknowledgements
• microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
• App Store, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under
license.
• The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.
• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• WPS as used on the camcorder’s settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
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• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding
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MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a
personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to
provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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• If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under
copyright may not be used without permission from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted
under applicable laws, such as for personal use. Make sure to follow applicable laws when using music
files.
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About this Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA mini. 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 (A 199).
Conventions Used in this Manual
Important precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
Additional notes and topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
Restrictions, requirements or preconditions regarding the
function described.
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• “Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you touch [Ü]
• Brackets [ ] are used to refer to onscreen controls you need to
Reference page number within this manual.
This arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a
detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to
Using the Menus (A 45).
to start recording until you touch [Ñ] to stop recording.
touch (menus, buttons, etc.) and to messages as they are displayed on the screen.
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• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures
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taken with a still camera.
• Illustrations of the camcorder’s screen or a computer’s screen
included in this manual may show only relevant parts of the
screen.
• Navigation buttons: The navigation bar at the bottom of the
page offers up to four buttons to let you get quickly to the
information you want to find.
Jump to the general table of contents.
Go to a list of select functions grouped by their uses in
real-life situations. This alternative index can be very
useful for beginners who encounter a particular challenge but are not sure of what function to use.
Jump to the alphabetical index.
The button with a number in it will take you to the
beginning of the current chapter, where you will find an
overview of the information and related functions covered in that chapter. Note that the icon itself will
change depending on the chapter you are currently
reading.
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Table of Contents
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Important Usage Instructions...................................... 2
About this Manual ...................................................... 6
The Camcorder’s Functions in Real-Life
Situations .................................................................. 13
Unique functions for special cases ........................... 13
Getting the look you want......................................... 14
Challenging subjects and shooting conditions .......... 15
Audio, playback, editing and others.......................... 15
Wireless functions .................................................... 17
Getting to Know the Camcorder ............................... 19
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM......................... 19
Names of Parts ........................................................ 21
Preparations........................................................ 27
Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack .................. 29
Using a Memory Card ............................................... 34
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the
Camcorder............................................................... 34
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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card................... 36
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First Time Settings .................................................... 38
Basic Setup ............................................................. 38
Changing the Time Zone .......................................... 41
Initializing a Memory Card......................................... 42
Basic Operation of the Camcorder ........................... 44
Using the Touch Screen........................................... 44
Using the Menus ...................................................... 45
Operating Modes ..................................................... 51
Basic Recording and Playback .......................... 53
Basic Recording........................................................ 54
Recording Video....................................................... 54
Changing the Field of View ....................................... 57
Taking Photos .......................................................... 61
Basic Playback.......................................................... 65
Playing Back Video .................................................. 65
Viewing Photos ........................................................ 72
Deleting Scenes ....................................................... 76
Trimming Scenes ..................................................... 79
Deleting Photos........................................................ 81
Slideshow ................................................................ 84
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Advanced Functions ........................................... 85
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Video Quality and Shooting Modes .......................... 87
Selecting the Video Quality....................................... 87
Selecting the Photo Size .......................................... 89
Selecting the Shooting Mode ................................... 90
Special Recording Modes ......................................... 94
Interval Recording .................................................... 94
Slow and Fast Motion............................................... 98
Video Snapshot...................................................... 100
Convenient Functions ............................................. 102
Self Timer ............................................................... 102
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch .................... 103
Image Rotation and Image Flipping ........................ 108
Audio Scenes......................................................... 110
When You Want More Control................................ 112
White Balance ........................................................ 112
Exposure................................................................ 114
Face Detection ....................................................... 117
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos
from a Movie .......................................................... 120
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External Connections........................................ 123
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Terminals on the Camcorder .................................. 124
Connection Diagrams............................................. 125
Playback on a TV Screen ....................................... 127
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings..................... 128
Converting and Resizing Movies............................. 128
Saving Recordings on a Computer......................... 131
Uploading Recordings to the Web.......................... 137
Wi-Fi Functions ................................................. 138
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions .......................... 140
Wireless Connections Without an Access Point..... 145
Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote
Control ................................................................... 145
Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web
Browser on an iOS or Android Device .................... 148
Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the
Web Using an iOS Device ...................................... 151
Wireless Connections Using an Access Point ........ 154
Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY ............................................................. 154
Wireless Playback on a Computer.......................... 161
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point................ 163
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings ..................... 173
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Additional Information ...................................... 176
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Appendix: Menu Options Lists................................ 178
[1 Other Settings] Menus ..................................... 180
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays ................ 192
Trouble? .................................................................. 199
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 199
List of Messages .................................................... 210
Do’s and Don’ts ...................................................... 226
Handling Precautions ............................................. 226
Maintenance/Others................................................ 232
Cleaning................................................................. 232
Condensation......................................................... 233
Using the Camcorder Abroad................................. 234
General Information ................................................ 235
Optional Accessories.............................................. 235
Specifications......................................................... 239
Index ....................................................................... 245
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The Camcorder’s Functions in
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Real-Life Situations
Unique functions for special cases
Record a mirror image of your
dance training so you can practice
along with the playback scene.
X Automatic Image Rotation and
Image Flipping (A 108)
Shoot a cool time-lapse video or use slow motion to check
your golf swing.
X Interval Recording (A 94)
X Slow and Fast Motion Recording (A 98)
Decorate movies with graphics and stamps.
X Decoration (A 103)
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Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts.
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X Video Snapshot (A 100)
Getting the look you want
Get gorgeous video and photos
without bothering with settings.
X N mode (A 54)
Make the image brighter or darker
than the exposure set by the
camcorder.
X Exposure (A 114)
Change how smooth or natural
movement looks in your videos.
X Frame Rate (A 182)
Create a copy of your movies
applying a unique cinematic filter.
X Converting and Resizing Movies
(A 128)
Change the field of view you record from a fisheyelike ultra wide angle to a close-up center view.
X Field of View (A 57)
Cinema filter
[FILTER 2] (Vivid)
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Challenging subjects and shooting conditions
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Shoot great video of special scene situations with minimal
settings.
X Shooting Modes (A 90)
Obtain natural-looking colors even
under special lighting conditions.
X White Balance (A 112)
Optimize the exposure for the desired subject just by touching the screen.
X Touch AE (A 116)
Keep the exposure optimized while shooting a moving subject.
X Face Detection and Tracking (A 117)
Give yourself time to get in the picture.
X Self Timer (A 102)
Audio, playback, editing and others
Record the best sound possible according to your
shooting situation.
X Audio Scenes (A 110)
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Save parts of your video as photos or short video snapshot
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scenes.
X Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A 120)
Convert your scenes into a smaller file size to upload to the
Web.
X Converting and Resizing Movies (A 128)
Play a slideshow of your photos.
X Slideshow (A 84)
Enjoy your recordings on a TV.
X HDMI Connection (A 125)
X Playback (A 127)
Save recordings on your computer and upload them to the
Web.
X Saving Recordings (ImageBrowser EX) (A 131)
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Wireless functions
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Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control while
recording.
X Wi-Fi Remote Control (CameraAccess) (A 145)
Use a Web browser on your smartphone or tablet to access
and play back the recordings in the camcorder.
X Remote Browse/Playback via Browser (A 148)
Use an iOS app to wirelessly transfer recordings to your
iPhone/iPad and upload them to the Web.
X Movie Uploader (A 151)
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Share your recordings with Web albums using CANON
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iMAGE GATEWAY.
X CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 154)
Connect the camcorder to your home network and wirelessly stream your recordings.
X Media Server (A 161)
X Wi-Fi Connection to an Access Point (A 163)
Review and change Wi-Fi settings (for advanced users).
X Wi-Fi Settings (A 173)
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCB-2LV Battery Charger*
NB-4L Battery PackW
XIFC-400PCU USB Cable
WS-DC11 Wrist StrapW
XGetting Started Leaflet
Canon VIXIA mini CD-ROMW
* CB-2LVE including power cord, in Asia.
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The Canon VIXIA mini CD-ROM contains the following compo-
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nents:
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of
the camcorder (this PDF file).
- ImageBrowser EX - The CD-ROM contains an automatic
installer for the software ImageBrowser EX, which allows
you to save and manage movies and photos and upload
them to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, YouTube and Facebook. An Internet connection is required for full installation of
the software.
* CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that allows you to
share movies and photos, make photo albums, and more. This service may not be available in all countries/regions.
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Names of Parts
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Left side view
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1 Photo button (A 61)
2 Memory card slot cover (A 36)
3 ACCESS indicator (A 54, 61)
4 LCD panel (A 25)
5 Adjustable stand (A 25)
6 Memory card slot (A 36)
7 Strap mount (A 25)
8 USB terminal (A 124, 126)
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Right side view
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9 (playback mode) button (A 65, 70)
10 Terminal cover
11 Power indicator
12 Power switch (ON/OFF) (A 54, 61)
13 Strap mount (A 25)
14 HDMI terminal (A 124, 125)
15 DC IN terminal
To use the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter.
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Front view Top view
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16 Lens cover
17 Stereo microphone (A 110)
18 Speaker (A 67)
19 LCD touch screen (A 26, 44)
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Bottom view Back view
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20 Serial number
21 Tripod socket (A 228)
22 Battery compartment cover (A 30)
23 Wi-Fi antenna (A 138)
24 Battery release latch (A 30)
25 Battery compartment (A 30)
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Adjusting the camcorder’s position
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The camcorder has an adjustable stand (5) and an articulated LCD panel (4) that allow you to easily adjust its position
to match your recording conditions.
Here are typical shooting positions (all degree measurements are approximate):
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80° 90°
95°
13 Strap mount
You can attach the supplied wrist
strap to one side of the camcorder.
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19 LCD touch screen
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• The screen is produced using extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the
pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red,
blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded
image and does not constitute a malfunction.
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen,
refer to Handling Precautions (A 226), Cleaning
(A 232).
• You can adjust the screen’s brightness using the 1 >
t > [LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings.
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Preparations
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack
The first step for using your camcorder is to prepare the
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power supply. This section explains how to charge a battery pack and how to install it in the camcorder.
Using a Memory Card
Next, you need to prepare a memory card where your
movies and photos will be recorded. This section explains
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the types of memory cards that can be used and how to
insert one into the camcorder.
First Time Settings
Now that your camcorder is powered up and has a memory card, you can turn it on and complete the basic setup.
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These include selecting the camcorder’s language and
setting the date and time.
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
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In this section you can learn more about basic operations,
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such as using the touch screen, changing operating
modes and using the menus.
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack
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Charging and Inserting the Battery
Pack
Charge the supplied battery pack in advance, using the supplied
battery charger.
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■ Charging the Battery Pack
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1 Attach the battery pack to the battery charger, aligning
the triangle marks.
2 Extract 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.
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack
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• When the CHARGE indicator on the battery charger turns
green, the battery pack is fully charged.
3 When the battery pack is fully charged, remove the bat-
tery pack from the battery charger and unplug the battery charger.
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■ Inserting the Battery Pack
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1 Push the battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow to open it.
2 Insert the battery pack with the Canon label facing the
bottom of the camcorder.
• Push the battery pack all the way in, until the battery
release latch secures it in place.
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