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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should
your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, press the
reset button located on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time
setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:
your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, press the
reset button located on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time
setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:
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appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working
(page 96).
(page 96).
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
Your camera does not
work.
work.
•
You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 10).
t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 10).
•
The battery level is low (the
E indicator appears
on the LCD screen).
t Charge the battery pack (page 11).
t Charge the battery pack (page 11).
•
The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.
t Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your
t Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your
camera and a wall outlet (mains) (pages 11, 14).
•
The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
t Disconnect and then reconnect all power
properly.
t Disconnect and then reconnect all power
sources after one minute. Then turn the power
on by sliding the POWER switch and check that
the camera works properly. Press the reset
button located on the bottom using a sharp-
pointed object.
on by sliding the POWER switch and check that
the camera works properly. Press the reset
button located on the bottom using a sharp-
pointed object.
Your camera cannot
record images.
record images.
•
You cannot record images while charging the flash.
•
The mode dial is set to
or SET UP.
t Set it to
, S, A, M, SCN or
(pages 19,
26).
•
No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your
camera.
t Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17).
camera.
t Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17).
•
The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set
to LOCK.
t Set it to the recording position.
to LOCK.
t Set it to the recording position.
The LCD screen does not
light when the power is
turned on.
light when the power is
turned on.
•
The power was turned off with the LCD screen set
to OFF the last time the camera was used.
t The camera retains the settings from the last
to OFF the last time the camera was used.
t The camera retains the settings from the last
time it was used. If you turn the power off with
the LCD screen set to OFF, the LCD is still set
to OFF the next time you turn the power on.
the LCD screen set to OFF, the LCD is still set
to OFF the next time you turn the power on.
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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 61).
you shoot a subject that is within 50 cm (19 3/4
inches) from the lens.
t Set the macro recording mode (page 61).
•
The LANDSCAPE mode of the SCENE
SELECTION function is selected.
t Cancel the function.
SELECTION function is selected.
t Cancel the function.
•
The focus preset is selected.
t Cancel the function (page 60).
t Cancel the function (page 60).
•
[CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON].
t Set it to [OFF] (page 81).
t Set it to [OFF] (page 81).
The resizing function does
not work.
not work.
•
You cannot resize moving images, text images, Clip
Motion and uncompressed images.
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
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
.
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.
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.
equipment that uses strong magnets.
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 61).
behind the subject.
t Adjust the exposure (page 61).
•
The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.
t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
(page 81).
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
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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
SELECTION modes: TWILIGHT or
LANDSCAPE.
t Cancel the SCENE SELECTION function
(page 52) 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 [BURST3] or
[BRKTG] (DSC-S85 only), or [BURST2] (DSC-
S75 only) in the menu settings.
t Set it to other modes.
[BRKTG] (DSC-S85 only), or [BURST2] (DSC-
S75 only) in the menu settings.
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).
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.
t This is not a malfunction.
The battery life is short.
•
You are recording/playing back images under
extremely cold temperatures.
extremely cold temperatures.
•
The battery pack is not charged enough.
t Charge the battery pack fully.
t Charge the battery pack fully.
•
The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one
t Replace the battery pack with a new one
(page 85).
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.
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
•
The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one
t Replace the battery pack with a new one
(page 85).
•
The battery pack is discharged.
t Install a charged battery pack (pages 10, 11).
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).
time.
t Fully charge the battery pack (page 11).
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
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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
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).
t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).
•
Charging is completed.
You cannot charge the
battery.
battery.
•
The camera is turned on.
t Turn the camera off (page 11).
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).
t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).
•
The battery pack has malfunctioned.
t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
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 81).
to [ON].
t Set it to [OFF] (page 81).
•
The zoom cannot be used when recording a moving
image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG
MOVIE].
image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG
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.
moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to
[MPEG MOVIE], or the LCD screen is OFF.
•
[DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF].
t Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON] in the menu
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
“Memory Stick.”
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 72).
t Cancel the protection (page 72).
Symptom
Cause and/or Solution
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