16 IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 /VIXIA HF M400. Please read this manual carefully before you use thecamcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder failto operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 165).Conventions Used in this Manual• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operatingprocedures.• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding thefunction described.• 0: Reference page number within this manual.• rReferences to sections of the ‘Photo Application’ InstructionManual, included as a PDF file in the supplied CamcorderSupplemental Disc.• : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.• The following terms are used in this manual:When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term“memory” by itself refers to both.“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press theg button to start recording until you press again to pausethe recording.• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken witha still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menuicons refer to the .
