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Troubleshooting
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 52.
Symptom
The camera does not
work.
You cannot record
images.
The picture is out of
focus.
The picture is noisy.
The picture is too
dark.
Cause/Solution
•The battery is weak (the indicator appears on the
LCD screen).
b
Charge the battery. (page 9)
•The AC power adaptor/charger is not connected
securely.
b
Connect it to the battery terminal of the camera
and a wall outlet (mains) firmly. (page 45)
•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 down.
•The MODE selector is not set to MOVIE or STILL.
b
Set it to MOVIE or STILL. (pages 14, 15)
•Memories are full.
b
Delete certain images you do not want to keep,
and then start recording. (page 38)
•No Memory Stick has been inserted into this camera.
b
Insert a Memory Stick. (page 11)
•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 9)
•The camera is not in macro recording mode if you
shoot a subject that is about 4 to 19 3/4 inches (10 to
50 cm) away from the lens.
b
Press the (macro) button to be in macro
recording mode. (page 25)
•The camera is placed near a TV or other equipment
that uses strong magnets.
b
Place the 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 31)
b
Adjust brightness of the LCD screen. (page 8)