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Advanced Features

Changing the MENU Settings

Changing Settings with the MENU

Button

You can modify many aspects of how your camcorder operates from the various setup

menus that open after pressing the MENU button. For a list of the settings that can be

changed using these setup menus, see Available Settings List (MENU) (80).

Selecting Menus and Settings

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the multi selector ( ) to select the setup

menu from the left side column and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) the setting you want to change and

press ( ) to make the selection.

4. Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ) to

save the setting.

5. Press the MENU button.

 Menu items not available appear in black.

 Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.

Multi Selector

MENU button

Default Chapter2
- Important Usage Instructions2
Introduction5
- The Advantages of Dvds5
- An Introduction to Dvds6
- Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc7
- Table of Contents8
- About this Manual11
- About the Operating Modes12
- Checking the Supplied Accessories13
- Components Guide14
- Screen Displays18
- Viewing Still Images20
Preparations21
- Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply21
- Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder24
- Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller25
- Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen26
- Step 5: Changing the Display Language27
- Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time28
- Time Zones29
- Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card30
- Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc31
- Recording31
Basic Functions Recording33
- Recording Movies33
- Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded34
- Recording Still Images35
- Selecting the Media for the Still Images36
- Zooming37
- Selecting the Aspect Ratio of Your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)38
Playback39
- Playing Back Movies39
  - Special Playback Modes40
  - Playback Pause40
- Viewing Still Images41
- Index Screen42
- Adjusting the Volume43
- Magnifying the Image44
- Selecting the Recording Data Display45
Advanced Features Recording Programs46
- Using the Recording Programs46
- Selecting the Recording Program47
- Using the48
- Night and48
- Super Night Modes48
- Using the Special Scene Modes49
- Using the Program AE Mode50
- Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode51
- Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode52
More Recording Options53
- Manually Adjusting the Exposure53
- Manually Adjusting the Focus54
- Changing the Focusing Mode55
- Using the Mini Video Light56
- Using the Flash57
- Using the Self Timer59
Changing the FUNC. Settings60
- Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button60
- Available Settings List (FUNC.)61
- Changing the Metering Method63
- Setting the White Balance64
- Applying Image Enhancing Effects66
- Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing67
- Creating Panoramic Images69
- Using the Digital Effects71
  - Selecting a Fader72
  - Selecting an Effect73
- Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images76
- Capturing a Still Image While Recording Movies78
Changing the MENU Settings79
- Changing Settings with the MENU Button79
- Selecting Menus and Settings79
- Available Settings List (MENU)80
Editing Functions85
- Creating a Playlist85
  - Adding Scenes to the Playlist85
  - Moving Scenes in the Playlist85
- Deleting Scenes86
- Dividing a Scene88
- Protecting the Disc89
- Initializing the Disc90
- Changing the Disc Title91
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR Mode Only)85
Still Image Options92
- Erasing Still Images92
- Erasing All Images93
- Copying Still Images between the Disc and Memory Card94
- Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes95
- Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card96
- Initializing the Memory Card97
Disc Finalization98
- Preparing Your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player98
- Playing Back Your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive100
- Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc101
Connecting to a TV and VCR102
External Connections102
- Playing Back on a TV Screen102
  - Selecting the Type of Tv102
  - Connection Diagram102
- Recording to a VCR104
Connecting to a Computer105
- Transferring Recordings to a Computer105
  - Roxio Mydvd for Canon105
    - Installing the Software106
    - Transferring Recordings to the Computer108
- Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer)110
- Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings113
Printing115
- Printing Still Images115
  - Printing with the (Print/Share) Button116
  - Printing after Selecting the Print Settings116
- Selecting Print Settings118
- Selecting Trimming Settings119
- Printing with Print Order Settings120
- Erasing All Print Orders121
Trouble?122
- Troubleshooting122
- List of Messages126
- Direct Print Related Messages127
Do's & Don'ts129
- Handling Precautions129
  - Battery Pack129
  - Lithium Button Battery131
- Maintenance/Others132
  - Using the Camcorder Abroad133
  - Power Sources133
Additional Information134
- System Diagram134
- Optional Accessories135
- Shoulder Strap136
- Specifications137
- Product Codes139
- Index140

Brand	Canon
Model	DC40
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

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