20 Most Recent Canon VIXIA FS300 Flash Media Camcorder Questions & Answers

no , not with out an adaptor as the plug cofiguration is different than here as well as voltage regulator 110 to 220 type, once you buy one of them ( check online) then you can use it...good luck. .http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g255060-i122-k2177345-Electrical_Converter_Question-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html

you have to plug the power charger as well as the usb into the camera , also if you have the image saver software installed the camera comes up as canon F and you click on it for video (card) or internal memory , this should get mom's pic's downloaded.

You may download a copy of the manual here.

No. The FS300 does not have any provision for an external microphone.

Make sure that you've installed the driver with the included CD, if you no longer have the disc then goto the manufacture website to download the driver and or software for your camcorder.

Look at your memory card. SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the metal contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.If that doesn't do it, try another card.

The lens cover mechanism in these cameras is susceptible to debris and requires disassembling the camera to repair. This can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem due to the fact that the camera will need to be partially disassembled and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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Almost sure there is nothing wrong with your battery, charger and camcorder.
The battery loose power even when doing nothing, especially when it is a NiMH type.

Please charge the battery for a couple of hours and try again to start the camcorder.

Good luck!

this happened to me too.. and idk what to do!! help!! ):

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To download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer. Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. Just drag&drop pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files.

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MOI is a computer file format used primarily to represent information. MOI files are associated with MOD or TOD files whose content they represent. The Pixela ImageMixer Video Editing Software should allow you to save your videos to your hard drive. But you may need to install the latest version of Quicktime Player (free) to view the the .mov files as an alternative to the ImageMixer program's viewer. Source(s): http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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Hi, well having it connected to the PC, as regard to the device turning on or not, isn't that important, as it really cannot affect the operation.
Now what can affect things is a bad battery, the ONLY way to tell is to replace the battery with a brand new fresh charged one, if NOW the camera still will NOT turn on then most likely it has suffered a power supply conditioner and distribution circuit has faulted. usually a resistor and or diode burns out and goes open circuit.
This isn't really something that can be DIYed, for many reasons. The very best thing you can do to ensure a good result, at a reasonable price. Is to contact a Canon local or head office, ask them for a referral to an authorised camera repair and service center. Now when here, first ask for a "Quote" as to the repairs. You see this way you can get an idea of costings and make an informed decision as to what to do, repair or replace, you see seemingly simply problems can quickly eventuate into an uneconomic repair.
I often find in my shop, that people would rather put any serious monies, that would have been spent on repair, be, put towards a NEW unit, with a full warranty...

Hi,

The Serial No. is usually located under the camera. It is visible without opening any flaps/cover.
If you lift the camera up ( like taking picture of the sky ) and while looking underside of the camera
The numbers are written on 3 lines with 4 digits each
eg:
0123
4567
8910

Regards,
Ron

Why not just use a USB card reader to transfer the videos to your Mac ?

That is a known problem in Vixia series. Canon Vixia HG20

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