14EPreparationsPreparing the Camcorder1. Remove the lens cap.• When you purchase the GL2, the lens cap cord is attached to the middle of the Velcro gripbelt. Open the Velcro and slide the lens cap cord to the position as shown in the illustration.2. Align the hood to the lens with the Canon logo facing to the left.3. Twist it into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top.• You do not need to assert any pressure — screw the hood lightly into place.4. Finally, tighten the locking screw.• To remove, reverse the above procedure.Since the lens hood cuts stray light that may cause flare and ghost images and protects the lens, besure to attach the hood when you are recording.Attaching the Lens HoodAdjusting the Viewfinder• In record pause mode, adjust the viewfinderfocusing lever to suit your eyesight.• The viewfinder extends straight out and rotatesupwards for comfortable viewing. Store thecamcorder with the viewfinder flush with thebody of the camcorder.• To view with the viewfinder, make sure theLCD panel is either turned so that the subjectcan monitor the screen, or totally closed withthe screen facing inwards.• Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposedto bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light isconcentrated by the viewfinder lens.)
