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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 /
VIXIA HF M400. 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
(
0
165).
Conventions Used in this Manual
•
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
•
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
•
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
•
0
: Reference page number within this manual.
•
r
References to sections of the ‘Photo Application’ Instruction
Manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder
Supplemental Disc.
•
: Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term
“memory” by itself refers to both.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
g
button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the
.
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