Sony MHS PM1 Instruction Manual - Page 32

Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1Check the items below, and refer to "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). 2Turn the power off, and turn it on again after about one minute. 3Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data. Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera. • The battery is discharged. Charge the battery (page 11). • Check whether the battery is inserted in the correct direction (page 12). The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. Turn on the camera again (page 14). • The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the unit or the battery pack. In this case, the message appears on the screen before the power goes off. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge the battery to correct the display. • The battery is discharged. Charge the battery (page 11). The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery pack. • Remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again. • The temperature may be outside of the recommended operating temperature. Charge the battery pack in an recommended ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). (BC-CSKA only) • For details, see page 35. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (page 31). If it is full, do one of the following: - Delete unnecessary images (page 19). - Change the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes. • Press (Play) button and set the camera to shooting mode to shoot a still image or a movie. Viewing images Your camera cannot playback images. • Press (Play) button to change to the playback mode (page 19). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. 32