[. . . ] Press l or m to select "BEEP", then press the SET button. OTHE RS BEEP T I ME C O D E T C OU T D E MO MOD E R E T U RN ON OF F 4 Press l or m to select "OFF", then press the SET button. BE E P OFF 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Note: · If you select "OFF", the focus confirmation sound in CARD-CAMERA mode will turn off. Appendix 69 Useful Information Hints for Better Shooting · Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focus. Lighting For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to 100, 000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance. Brightness (Lux) Blue sky Situation (Lux) Position the subject in Focus manually when you the centre. [. . . ] · Do not expose the card to excessive heat or fire. Your image data · It is best to copy your valuable image data from the card onto some other medium (personal computer, floppy disk, MO disk, etc. ) and make a backup. Malfunction, repair, and so on can cause the recorded images to disappear from the card. · Make absolutely sure not to remove the card or turn the camcorder power off while the card is recording data, erasing data, or formatting (initializing). Make sure no important image data is recorded on the card before you initialize it. · Please be aware that Sharp Corporation will not be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data caused by incorrect handling of the card by you or a third party, or caused by exposure to static electricity or electrical noise or by malfunction. Do not use or store the MultiMediaCard in the following kinds of environment: · Locations subject to electrical noise or powerful magnetic fields. · Locations where dust gathers in large amounts or blows through the air. · When storing a fully charged battery pack, put the cover on it so that the "CHARGE" mark printed on the label is seen through the window, as shown. Label Battery pack CHARGE Charging · Charge the battery pack immediately (or a day) before use. The battery pack gradually self-discharges even if stored in a fully charged state. Use of an insufficiently charged battery pack will shorten actual time of use. · Refresh (discharging before charging) is unnecessary. Window Cover Use · To conserve battery power, be sure to turn off the camcorder power when not in use. · Battery consumption may vary depending on the condition of use. Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures will shorten actual recording times. · Use of a weak battery pack may cause loss of power while operating the camcorder. Use a fully charged battery pack to protect both the battery pack and the unit. · It is recommended that you have enough battery packs on hand to handle two or three times your estimated recording time. See page 20 for the approximate times of actual recording for the battery packs. Battery power is consumed even when the camcorder power is turned off. If you are not going to use your camcorder immediately, remove the battery pack (see page 9). Note: · Use only SHARP BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs. These are designed specifically for use with this camcorder. When storing a battery pack that is not fully charged, put the cover upside down so that only the battery pack casing can be seen through the window. Cautions: · Improper handling of the battery pack may present a risk of fire or explosion. Pay close attention to the following: -- Do not allow metallic objects to come in contact with the terminals. -- Do not use any battery charging equipment other than that designed for use with these battery packs. -- Do not place the battery pack under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places (over 60°C) such as the dashboard of cars. [. . . ] Fluorescent lamp has burned out. Monitor picture is hard to see. Inappropriate picture adjustments. General Charge indicator flashes in red when charging battery pack. AC adapter or battery pack may have Call for service (p. 38). Cannot edit to connected Audio/video cable is not properly VCR. Intense daylight falling on camcorder remote sensor. Obstacle between remote control and Remove obstacle or use remote control from different angle (p. camcorder remote sensor. Notes: · This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. [. . . ]