Others127LSQT1145TroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot beturned on.≥ Is the battery fully charged?# Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 28)≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach thebattery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit stillcannot be used, the battery is faulty.≥ Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder extended?This unit is turned offautomatically.≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, thepower is automatically turned off to conserve the batterycharge. To resume recording, turn the power back on.The power will not turn off automatically when the power savefunction (l 117) is set to [OFF].This unit does not stayon long enough.≥ Is the battery low?# If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or themessage “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery has rundown. Charge the battery. (l 28)A clicking sound is heardwhen the power is turnedoff.≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a malfunction.Battery runs downquickly.≥ Is the battery fully charged?# Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l 28)≥ Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?# The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places,the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.≥ Has the battery worn out?# The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too shorteven after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn outand can no longer be used.This unit cannot beoperated though it isturned on.This unit does notoperate normally.≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitoror extend the viewfinder.≥ Press the RESET button. (l 130) If normal conditions are notrestored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Thenabout 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting theabove operation when the access lamp is on may destroy thedata on the disc or card.)The screen has changedsuddenly.≥ Has the demonstration started?# If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a disc or acard in video recording mode or picture recording mode, the unitis automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing itsfunctions. Normally this should be set to [OFF]. Press the MENUbutton, then select [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [OFF] andpress the joystick.
