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The picture is out of focus.
• Your camera is not in macro recording mode when
you shoot a subject that is within 50 cm (19 3/4
inches) from the lens.
t Set the macro recording mode (page 58).
t Press the zoom button to set to the W side.
inches) from the lens.
t Set the macro recording mode (page 58).
t Press the zoom button to set to the W side.
• The LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE
SELECTION function is selected.
t Cancel the function.
t Cancel the function.
• The focus preset is selected.
t Cancel the function (page 58).
• [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON].
t Set it to [OFF] (page 77).
The resizing function does
not work.
not work.
• You cannot resize moving images, text images, Clip
Motion and uncompressed images.
Images recorded in TEXT
mode are blurry.
mode are blurry.
• Light is not striking the subject evenly.
t Adjust so that the lighting strikes the subject
evenly.
You cannot record images
in TEXT mode.
in TEXT mode.
• The mode dial is set to
, S, A, M or SCN.
t Set the mode dial to
.
You cannot display a print
mark.
mark.
• You cannot display print marks on moving images,
text images and Clip Motion images.
The picture is noisy.
• Your camera is placed near a TV or other
equipment that uses strong magnets.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.
The picture is too dark.
• You are shooting a subject with a light source
behind the subject.
t Adjust the exposure (page 59).
t Adjust the exposure (page 59).
• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.
t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
(page 77).
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The flash does not work.
• The flash is set to
.
t Set the flash to auto (no indicator) or
(page 24).
• The camera is in one of the following SCENE
SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT or
LANDSCAPE.
t Cancel the SCENE SELECTION function
LANDSCAPE.
t Cancel the SCENE SELECTION function
(page 51) or set the flash to .
• The mode dial is set to
, SETUP or
(MPEG
MOVIE).
t Set it to
t Set it to
.
• [MODE] (REC MODE) is set to [BURST2] in the
menu settings.
t Set it to other modes.
t Set it to other modes.
The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.
recorded incorrectly.
• The date and time are not set correctly.
t Set the correct date and time (page 15).
Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is happening.
t This is not a malfunction.
The battery life is short.
• You are recording/playing back images under
extremely cold temperatures.
• The battery pack is not charged enough.
t Charge the battery pack fully.
• The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one
(page 10).
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect.
Or sufficient battery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
indicator is incorrect.
Or sufficient battery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
• You have used the camera for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
• The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one
(page 10).
• The battery pack is discharged.
t Install a charged battery pack (pages 10, 11).
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery
time.
t Fully charge the battery pack (page 11).
t Fully charge the battery pack (page 11).
Nothing appears in the
display window or the
indicators flash during
charging.
display window or the
indicators flash during
charging.
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
t Firmly connect the power cord to the wall outlet
(page 14).
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).
• Charging is completed.
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You cannot charge the
battery.
battery.
• The camera is turned on.
t Turn the camera off (page 11).
The POWER ON/OFF
(CHG) indicator flashes.
(CHG) indicator flashes.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).
• The battery pack has malfunctioned.
t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
The zoom does not work.
• [CONVERSION LENS] in the setup setting is set
to [ON].
t Set it to [OFF] (page 77).
t Set it to [OFF] (page 77).
• The zoom cannot be used when recording a moving
image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG
MOVIE].
MOVIE].
Digital zoom does not
function.
function.
• The digital zoom cannot be used when recording a
moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to
[MPEG MOVIE], or the LCD screen is OFF.
[MPEG MOVIE], or the LCD screen is OFF.
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF].
t Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON] in the menu
settings.
Your camera cannot play
back images.
back images.
• The mode dial is set to
,
, M, A, S, SCN or
SET UP.
t Set it to
t Set it to
(pages 28, 29).
The image and sound are
interfered by noise when
you play back an image on
a personal computer.
interfered by noise when
you play back an image on
a personal computer.
• You are playing back the file directly from the
“Memory Stick.”
t Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal
t Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal
computer and then play back the file from the
hard disk (page 36).
hard disk (page 36).
The image cannot be
played back on a personal
computer.
played back on a personal
computer.
t Consult the personal computer or software
manufacturer.
Your camera cannot delete
an image.
an image.
• The image is protected.
t Cancel the protection (page 68).
The power turns off
suddenly.
suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery
(page 20).
t Turn on the camera.
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery
(page 20).
t Turn on the camera.
• The battery is discharged.
t Replace it with a charged battery.
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The image does not
appear on the TV screen.
appear on the TV screen.
• The video output signal setting of your camera is
incorrect.
t Change the setting (page 77).
t Change the setting (page 77).
A file error occurs when
you play back a file.
you play back a file.
• The image size is larger than 2048×1536.
t Use an image size of 2048×1536 or smaller.
The picture is
monochrome (black and
white).
monochrome (black and
white).
• The camera is set to TEXT mode.
t Cancel TEXT mode (page 55).
• P. EFFECT is set to B&W mode.
t Cancel B&W mode (page 61).
The lens does not retract
even when the power is
turned off.
even when the power is
turned off.
• The battery is discharged.
t Replace it with a fully charged battery or use the
AC power adaptor.
Your personal computer
does not recognize your
camera.
does not recognize your
camera.
• The battery level is low.
t Use the AC power adaptor (page 14).
• The camera is turned off.
t Turn on the camera.
• The USB cable is not connected firmly.
t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again
firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is
displayed on the LCD screen (pages 33, 35).
displayed on the LCD screen (pages 33, 35).
• The USB connectors on your personal computer are
connected to other equipment besides the keyboard,
the mouse, and your camera.
t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones
the mouse, and your camera.
t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones
connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your
camera.
camera.
• The USB driver is not installed.
t Install the USB driver (page 33).
• [USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the setup settings.
t Set it to [NORMAL] (page 77).
• Since the camera is connected to a computer with
the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the
drive is not recognized by the computer.
t Delete the drive which is not recognized, then
drive is not recognized by the computer.
t Delete the drive which is not recognized, then
install the USB driver. For details, see the
procedure on page 88.
procedure on page 88.
No function works though
the power is on.
the power is on.
t Remove the battery pack, then install it again
after about one minute. If the function still do
not work, press the reset button located on the
bottom using a sharp-pointed object. (If you
press the reset button, the date and time setting
is cleared.)
not work, press the reset button located on the
bottom using a sharp-pointed object. (If you
press the reset button, the date and time setting
is cleared.)
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