Operating Instructions

VQT1U32
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Others
• It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when the power is turned [ON] or [OFF],
and it is not a malfunction.
• You may hear a sound from the lens and image in the LCD monitor may suddenly change when
the brightness has changed by zoom operation or moving the camera, but there is no effect on
recording.
The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
> Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set
the desired language. (P33)
• This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area. (P31)
• Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]?
• In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P107) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
• Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM MENU] menu set to [ON]? (P107)
• The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
• The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during
use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera.
• If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
> When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. When you
take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded. (P25)
• When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in
folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P119)
• If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is
then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which
should have been assigned to previous pictures.
• Check the clock (P25) and birthday settings (P93).
Others
There is a sound from lens unit.
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
Part of the picture is flashing in black and white.
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
The camera becomes warm.
The clock is reset.
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.
The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.
Age is not displayed correctly.