Lens error

Lens errors occur when the camera's lens has been damaged or prevented from extending. to make sure neither occurs, is to use the supplied hand wrist (which will save it from a fall) or before turning the camera on, make sure it's in review mode and then turn it on, and make sure you don't obstruct the lens.you can also turn it off and back on to rectify if the problem persists

not sure if you take a camera from an air conditioned room or house to a humid outdoors condition that may cause this problem. Check manual for other trouble shooting if you don't have manual go to this site and get manual http://tv.manualsonline.com/search.html?q=vr+5940&submit.x=35&submit.y=14