VQT2A80
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• Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or see colours in the edge
depending on the zoom factor, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the
image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
This is not a malfunction.
• Is the flash closed?
Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P64)
• The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when
Red-eye reduction (P65) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is
activated.
• The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P32) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode.
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P24).]
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the
time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
• It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the eye sensor. (P40)
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/viewfinder to a proper level. (P34)
• [POWER LCD] is activated. (P34)
• Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder?
Press [LVF/LCD] to switch to LCD monitor display. (P40)
• Is the LCD monitor switched off?
Switch the display by pressing [DISPLAY]. (P60)
• Is the [EXPO. SETTINGS] set to [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON]? (P129)
• It is only displayed on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
• This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the
subject.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
The flash is activated 2 times.
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
The LCD monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark.
The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
LCD monitor and viewfinder do not switch when [LVF/LCD] is pressed.
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.