Sony alpha dslr-a500 User Manual

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Warning messages
If the following messages appear, 
follow the instructions below.
Incompatible battery. Use correct 
model.
• An incompatible battery pack is 
being used (page 18).
Set date and time?
• Set the date and time. If you 
have not used the camera for a 
long time, charge the internal 
rechargeable battery (pages 25
172).
Power insufficient
• You tried to perform [Cleaning 
mode] when the battery level is 
insufficient. Charge the battery 
pack or use the AC Adaptor 
(sold separately).
Unable to use “Memory Stick.” 
Format?
Unable to use SD memory card. 
Format?
• The memory card was formatted 
on a computer and the file format 
was modified.
Select [OK], then format the 
memory card. You can use the 
memory card again, however, all 
previous data in the memory card 
is erased. It may take a some time 
to complete the format.
If the message still appears, 
change the memory card.
Card error
• An incompatible memory card is 
inserted or the format has failed.
Reinsert “Memory Stick.”
Reinsert SD memory card.
• The inserted memory card 
cannot be used in your camera.
• The memory card is damaged.
• The terminal section of the 
memory card is dirty.
SD memory card locked.
• You are using a memory card 
with a write-protect switch, and 
the switch is set to the LOCK 
position. Set the switch to the 
recording position.
This “Memory Stick” is not 
supported.
• Use “Memory Stick” media 
available on this camera 
(page 23).
The “Memory Stick” may not be 
capable of recording and playing 
normally.
• Since the card is not “Memory 
Stick” standard-compatible, it is 
not recommended that you use 
this card. Consult with the 
manufacturer of the card.