Preparation14VQT1J82• The data on the built-in memory or thecard may be damaged or lost due toelectromagnetic waves, static electricity orbreakdown of the camera or the card. Werecommend storing important data on aPC etc.• Do not format the card on your PC orother equipment. Format it on the cameraonly to ensure proper operation. (P90)• Keep the Memory Card out of reach ofchildren to prevent swallowing.Setting Date/Time(Clock Set)∫ Initial settingThe clock is not set so the following screenappears when you turn the camera on.A [MENU/SET] buttonB Cursor buttonsC Mode dial1 Press [MENU/SET].2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select thedate and time.A Time at the home areaB Time at the travel destination (P53)• 2/1: Select the desired item.• 3/4: Set the display order for the dateand time.• : Cancel without setting the clock.3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.• Turn the camera off after setting theclock. Then set the mode dial to arecording mode to turn the camera onand check whether or not the clocksetting is correct.1 Press [MENU/SET].2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET].3 Press 1 and then perform steps 2 and3 to set the clock.4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.• You can also set the clock in the[SETUP] menu. (P17)• When a fully charged battery has beeninserted for more than 24 hours, chargingof the built-in battery for the clock iscompleted so the clock setting will bestored (in the camera) for at least3 months even if the battery is removed.(If you insert a battery that is notsufficiently charged, the length of time thatthe clock setting is stored may becomeless.) However the clock setting iscanceled after this time. In this case, setthe clock again.OFF ONChanging the clock setting::