Sony DSC-M1 Operating Instructions - Page 102

Symptom The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon. The battery pack runs down too quickly. You cannot turn on the camera. The power turns off suddenly. Cause/Solution • You have used the camera in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location (page 118). • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack so that the battery remaining indicator functions correctly (page 16). • The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14). • The battery pack is dead (page 121). Replace the battery pack with a new one. • The battery pack is dead (page 121). Replace the battery pack with a new one. • You have used the camera in an extremely cold location (page 120). • The battery terminal is dirty. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab, etc., and charge the battery pack. • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the DC plug from your camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 14). • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 18). • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14). • The battery pack is dead (page 121). Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12). • It is due to open the LCD panel fast. Rotate the LCD panel slowly again. • 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 pack. Turn on the camera again (page 19) or use the AC Adaptor (page 18). • The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14). • Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12). Shooting still images/movies 102 Symptom The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on. The subject is not visible on the LCD screen. The LCD screen turns blue and the subject does not appear when recording movies. Cause/Solution • The LCD backlight is turned off with (page 35). in the dark place. Turn on the LCD backlight with • Turn to the REC mode with MODE (page 29). • The image size is set to [640 (30fps)] while an A/V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT (STEREO) jack. Disconnect the A/V connecting cable or set the image size to other than [640 (30fps)].