Canon VIXIA HF-M300 Quick Start Manual

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1Canon VIXIA HF-M300 Quick Start GuideOverviewPlease use this unit in the Dual Shot Mode which is the green iconon the Operating Mode Switch.This mode will provide the greatest ease of use.While the Dual Shot Mode will allow you to take still photographs as well as video, thiscamcorder should not be used for taking still photographs. If you wish to take digital still photos,our department has digital still cameras for loan that will yield much higher quality pictures.Important Operational Notes:Handling Precautions1. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.2. Do not leave the camcorder in places of high heat or humidity.3. Do not use camcorder near strong magnetic fields such as TV’s, or plasma screens.4. Do not subject the camcorder to shock or vibration.5. When mounting the camcorder to a tripod, remove the tripod plate from the tripod andattach it to the camera first then attach the camcorder and plate to the tripod.6. Do not point or leave the camcorder pointed at bright light sources.7. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE LCD SCREEN.SDHC Memory Cards Needed for Recording Video1. Media Services does not supply the SDHC memory cards that you will need to recordyour video.2. The cards must have a speed rating of at least class 4 or 6. These can be purchased atthe university’s bookstore or at most locations that sell consumer electronics or officesupplies.3. Only purchase SDHC memory cards from the following manufacturers: SanDisk,Panasonic or Toshiba. Use of other manufacturer’s memory cards may result inthe loss of the recorded video.4. A 4GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of recordingtime. An 8 GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes ofrecording time.5. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Eyei-Fi MEMORY CARDS.