Before using11LSQT1290Setting date and timeWhen the movie camera is turned on for the firsttime, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.≥Select [YES] and press the centre of thejoystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/time.If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, thenadjust it.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-16-)2 Move the joystick left or right in order toselect the item to be set. Then move thejoystick up or down to set the desired value.≥The year will change as follows:2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...≥The 24-hour clock is used.3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.ª About date/time≥The date and time function are driven by abuilt-in lithium battery.≥Make sure to check the time before recordingbecause the built-in clock is not very accurate.ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery≥If [0] or [--] appears when the camera isturning on, then the built-in lithium battery hasrun down. Use the steps below to charge thebattery. When turn on the power for the first timeafter charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] willappear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attachthe battery to the camera, and the built-in lithiumbattery will be recharged. Leave the camera asis for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drivethe date and time for approx. 6 months. (Thebattery is still being recharged even if the modedial is set to OFF.)Using the LCD monitorYou can record the image while viewing it on theopened LCD monitor.1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open partand pull the LCD monitor out in thedirection of the arrow.≥It can open up to 90o.2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitoraccording to your preference.≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or90o 2 towards the viewfinder.≥The brightness and colour level of the LCDmonitor can be adjusted from the menu.≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the cameramay be damaged or fail.≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towardsthe lens and the viewfinder is extended (whenrecording yourself), the LCD monitor and theviewfinder simultaneously light.