Additional Information
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Trouble?
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-
times what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the
simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box
before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult
your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
The camcorder turns off without the battery warning indicator appearing on the screen.
- The battery charge has become low or the battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the
battery pack.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C
(32 – 104 °F)). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try
charging it again.
Power supply
• Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con-
nected to the camcorder? (
A
Recording
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording
mode? (
A
44, 89) If you are recording on a memory card, is one cor-
rectly inserted into the camcoder? (
A
Playback
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?
(
A
53, 118) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card,
is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (
A
39) Does it contain
any recordings?
Other
• Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The internal lens fixture
can move when the camcorder is turned off or in a playback mode.
This is not a malfunction.
COP
Y