Canon camcorder VIXIA HF G10 User Manual

First Time Settings
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Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.
1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]  6  [Time Zone/DST]
• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.
2Touch [ S] to set the home time zone, or [ V] to set the time zone of your destination 
when you are traveling.
3Touch [ Z] or [ O] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch [U ] to adjust for 
daylight saving time....

Using a Memory Card
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Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this 
camcorder. 
As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory 
cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.
* When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you may not be able to record movies, depending on the memory card used.
** SD memory cards with a capacity...

Using a Memory Card
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Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of 
an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without 
approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use 
in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card...

Using a Memory Card
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Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The 
default memory for recording both is the built-in memory.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Be sure you understand the information provided in  Eye-Fi Cards (0 33) before using an Eye-Fi 
card.
1 Open the [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]   8   [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos]
2Touch [ f] (built-in memory), [...

Using a Memory Card
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NOTES
• You cannot use relay recording from the built-in memory to memory card  Y. When using a single 
memory card, be sure to insert it into memory card slot  X.
• There will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the camcorder switches from one  memory to another.
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:  - Turning off the camcorder.
- Opening the double memory card slot cover.
- Changing the position of the mode switch.
-...

Using a Memory Card
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Initializing the Memory
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize 
a memory card or the built-in memory to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. 
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as 
background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
• Do not disconnect...

Recording Movies and Photos
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Recording
Recording Movies and Photos
By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will 
be used to record movies and photos (034).
Please read the IMPORTANT section ( 042) before using an Eye-Fi card.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Before you begin recording,  make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating 
correctly.
Preparing to Record
1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder  (0 20).
2 Turn on the...

Recording Movies and Photos
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Recording in AUTO Mode
When you use   mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust 
various settings for you.
1 Set the mode switch to  .
2 Turn on the camcorder.
To record video
Press g to begin recording.
•Press 
g again to pause the recording.
• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the  scene is being recorded.
• During recording,  N will appear on the screen. 
To  t a k e  p h o t o s
Touch [PHOTO].
• A green icon ( h)...

Recording Movies and Photos
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Rating ScenesYou can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the 8   [Rate Scenes 
(Recording)] setting. Immediately after recording a scene, you will have the option to rate it by 
touching one of the rating buttons; you can also touch [ ] or [ a] to leave the scene unrated. 
Later you can play back scenes and perform other scene operations by rating.
You can rate scenes while the camcorder is in   mode but you must change the setting 
described above in...

Recording Movies and Photos
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IMPORTANT
• 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 double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( 0125), especially after making important recordings. 
Canon shall not be liable for any loss or...