Sony DSC User Manual

• The battery is weak (the 

 indicator appears on the

LCD screen).
b Charge the battery. (page 10)

• The AC power adaptor/charger is not connected

securely.
b Connect it to the battery terminal of your camera and

a wall outlet (mains) firmly. (page 57)

• The built-in micro computer does not work properly.

b Disconnect any power sources and reconnect it after

one minute. Then turn the power on by sliding the
POWER switch to the right.

• The MODE selector is not set to MOVIE or STILL.

b Set it to MOVIE or STILL. (pages 16, 17)

• Memories are full.

b Delete certain images you do not want to keep, and

then start recording. (page 48)

• No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your camera.

b Insert “Memory Stick”. (page 13)

• The write protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.
b Set it to recording position.

• The battery is weak (the 

 indicator appears on the

LCD screen).
b Charge the battery. (page 10)

• Your camera is not in macro recording mode if you

shoot a subject that is about 3 1/4 to 19 3/4 inches (8 to
50 cm) away from the lens.
b Press MACRO to be in macro recording mode.

(page 32)

b Set the zoom lever to the “W” side. (page 19)

•Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment

that uses strong magnets.
b Place your camera away from the TV, etc.

• You are shooting a subject with the light source behind

the subject or light is insufficient.
b Adjust exposure. (page 34)
b Adjust brightness of the LCD screen. (page 8)

You cannot record
images.

Your camera does not
work.

The picture is out of
focus.

The picture is noisy.

The picture is too dark.

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest
Sony dealer. If warning and notice messages appear on the LCD screen, see page 63.