Sony DSC P9 Operating Instructions - Page 83

Memory Stick, Others

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"Memory Stick" Symptom You cannot insert a "Memory Stick." You cannot record on a "Memory Stick." You cannot format a "Memory Stick." You have formatted a "Memory Stick" by mistake. Cause • You are inserting it backwards. Solution p Insert it from the right side (page 17). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" p Set it to the recording position (page 95). is set to the LOCK position. • The "Memory Stick" is full. p Delete unnecessary images (page 34). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" p Set it to the recording position (page 95). is set to the LOCK position. • All the images on the "Memory Stick" are deleted by formatting. p We recommend that you set the "Memory Stick" write-protect switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure (page 95). Troubleshooting Others Symptom The camera does not work, no operations can be performed. Cause • An "InfoLITHIUM" battery is not used. • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). • The AC power adaptor is not connected securely. • The internal system is not working properly. The power is on, but the • The internal system is not working properly. camera does not work. You cannot identify the - indicator on the LCD screen. The lens does not move • The battery pack is discharged. back when you turn off the camera. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery only (page 95). p Charge the battery (page 10). p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 13). p Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power sources. Then turn the power on and check that the camera works properly. p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. If this does not work, press the RESET button located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover with a pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the date/time settings, etc.) p Check the indicator (pages 98 to 100). p Replace it with a fully charged battery or use the AC power adaptor (pages 10, 13). 83

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Troubleshooting
“Memory Stick”
Others
Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot insert a
“Memory Stick.”
You are inserting it backwards.
p
Insert it from the right side (page 17).
You cannot record on a
“Memory Stick.”
The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”
is set to the LOCK position.
The “Memory Stick” is full.
p
Set it to the recording position (page 95).
p
Delete unnecessary images (page 34).
You cannot format a
“Memory Stick.”
The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”
is set to the LOCK position.
p
Set it to the recording position (page 95).
You have formatted a
“Memory Stick” by
mistake.
All the images on the “Memory Stick” are
deleted by formatting.
p
We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect
switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure
(page 95).
Symptom
Cause
Solution
The camera does not
work, no operations can
be performed.
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery is not used.
The battery level is low or zero (The
indicator appears.).
The AC power adaptor is not connected
securely.
The internal system is not working properly.
p
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery only (page 95).
p
Charge the battery (page 10).
p
Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a
wall outlet (wall socket) (page 13).
p
Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power
sources. Then turn the power on and check that the camera
works properly.
The power is on, but the
camera does not work.
The internal system is not working properly.
p
Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. If this
does not work, press the RESET button located inside the
battery/“Memory Stick” cover with a pointed object, then turn
the power on again. (This will clear the date/time settings, etc.)
You cannot identify the
indicator on the LCD
screen.
p
Check the indicator (pages 98 to 100).
The lens does not move
back when you turn off the
camera.
The battery pack is discharged.
p
Replace it with a fully charged battery or use the AC power
adaptor (pages 10, 13).