file:///Volumes/Untitled/Camera%20Info/HFG20/guide%20to%20the%20hfg20.html[4/15/13 1:15:17 PM]Guide To Using The Canon VIXIA HFG20 and the Canon VIXIA HFG10This has been adapted from the Guide to using the Canon VIXIA HFG10shop nowAbout this tutorial:This is a © Copyrighted Blog, pictures and information from Canon and Campbell Cameras andshould not be used without their permission, by email Johanna@Campbelloutdoorchallenge.com,by phone: 618 -382 -7939 or by mail:Campbell CamerasAttn: Johanna Campbell1327 Co. Rd. 800 N.Carmi, IL 62821Everything written in RED are KEY things that you should remember and pay extra attention too.Everything written in BLUE are ways to use the camera for hunting situations, learning material,and/or recommendations by Johanna.If you have any questions about this blog, camera, or anything else feel free to comment belowor contact us using the information provided above.Charging the Battery Pack:The supplied battery charges while in the camera using the supplied battery pack. When you firstget the camera, press the battery pack softly into the back of the camera until it clicks into place.Make sure that the camera is turned off (to charge), and plug the compact power adapter to thecamcorder's DC IN Terminal(on the back of the camera).*When you first charge your battery, charge it all the way. Wait until you fully exhaust the batteryto re-charge it again.Using the Viewfinder:In some situations, it might be easier to use the viewfinder to view what you are recording. Youcan also use the viewfinder when you rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees, so that your subject cansee what is being recorded. This could be helpful in hunting situations as a way to communicateto the hunter without words. The hunter can see what is being recorded and you can keep trackwhile using the viewfinder. To use the Viewfinder, you pull it out.LCD Backlight:When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCDscreen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.With the camcorder on, hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2seconds.• Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal)and on (bright)Wireless Controller:First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery in the wireless controller.To use the controller:1. Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons.• You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of thecamcorder.