Canon FS11 User manual

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Quick Start Guide for Canon FS11 Digital Video Camcorder
Please refer to the photos to assist you in the
instructions.
Front View
Side View
Top View
Zoom toggle Button
On/Off Button

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LCD Screen with Function
buttons and joystick
Joystick and SET button
Battery Pack location
(bottom of camcorder)

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LCD Screen
Mode dial
LCD Cavity
The SD_SDHC card slot
The DC jack

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Instructions:
Please refer to the photos to assist you in the
instructions.
1. Turn the unit on using the ON/OFF button located on
the top of the camcorder.
2. While in record mode- mode dial is set to the red video
icon , open the LCD screen on the left side: here
you’ll be able to see what you’re recording. On the
bottom left corner of the LCD screen, is the “Function”
button (FUNC.). By pressing this, you have a menu of
options to scroll through using the joystick on the left.
Scroll down to the SP option that lets you choose the
“Play” format (XP, SP, LP), and press the joystick to
select it. This controls the file size—higher quality =
bigger file = less digital memory time available.
Extended play (XP) will give you highest image quality
for the shortest time; long play (LP) will give you the
lowest image quality for the longest time.
Tip: use the joystick by pressing on the side rather than
on the top.
3. To record a video, simply set the mode dial to the RED
video camera icon and press the record button
located in the middle of the mode dial.

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4. To view and playback your videos, set the mode dial to
the BLUE video camera icon and on the LCD screen,
you should see your videos. Use the joystick and the
Function keys on the bottom of the LDC panel to
navigate through the options.
5. To stop/pause recording, press the record button
again. You can also press Start/Stop on the LCD panel.
6. To delete a video recording, set the mode dial to the
BLUE video camera icon and on the LCD screen,
you should see your videos. Using the joystick, select
the movie to be deleted. Press the FUNC. Button on the
bottom left below the LCD screen. Use the joystick to
navigate to the garbage can icon on the screen. Press
the SET button on the joystick to select the garbage can
icon. The LCD screen will display a menu of options. Use
the joystick and the SET button to navigate and select
options.
7. When you have finished recording make sure that you
turn off the camcorderuse the ON/OFF button
located on the top of the unit and close the LCD panel
For more information, please use the Quick Start instruction booklet and the
Canon instruction manual.
Please ensure that you have deleted all files prior to returning the unit to the
library.