11IntroductionEAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon DC40. Please read this manual carefully before youuse the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail tooperate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 122).Conventions Used in the Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller. [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.About the Multi SelectorUse the multi selector to select options in a menu and changesettings.Push the multi selector like a joystick up, down, left or right( / / / ) to select an item. In most places, press the multiselector itself ( ) to make a selection or change a setting.About the Power SwitchIn addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch also toggles thecamcorder’s operating mode.To turn on the camcorder:Hold the lock button pressed down and move the power switchdown to ON.To change the operating mode:From the ON position, slide down the power switch momentarilytowards MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operatingmode between recording (CAMERA - red indicator) and playback(PLAY - green indicator).Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Dateand TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time1. Turn on the camcorder.2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [D/TIMESETUP] menu and press ( ).4. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [T.ZONE/DST] option and press ( ).The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New Yorkor Singapore depending on the region.5. Use the multi selector to select ( ) your time zone and press ( ) tosave the setting.MENU( 79) D/TD/TIME SETUIME SETUP T.T.ZONEZONE/DST/DST NEWNEW YORKYORKButtons and switches to be operatedMenu item shown at its default positionLockbutton
