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“Memory Stick Duo”
The image is displayed
upside down.
upside down.
• The image recorded in mirror mode may be
displayed inverted by 180 degrees, depending on
the software you use.
the software you use.
p To modify the inverted image, use the rotate tool of the software
you use.
The image is interrupted by
noise when you view a
movie on a computer.
noise when you view a
movie on a computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from
the “Memory Stick Duo.”
p Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer and then play
back the movie from the hard disk (pages 58, 59 and 65).
You cannot print an image.
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p Check the printer settings.
p Click on HELP for the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony”
p Click on HELP for the “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony”
application software.
An error message appears
when you set the supplied
CD-ROM in your computer.
when you set the supplied
CD-ROM in your computer.
• The computer display is not set correctly.
p Set the computer display as follows:
Windows:
800 × 600 dots or more
High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more
High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more
Macintosh: 800 × 600 dots or more
32,000-color or more
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot insert a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• You are inserting the “Memory Stick Duo”
backwards.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” has been inserted into
a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
p Insert it from the right side (page 17).
p Insert it directly into the camera.
You cannot record on a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
LOCK.
LOCK.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full.
p Set it to the recording position (page 82).
p Delete unnecessary images (page 50).
You cannot format a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
LOCK.
LOCK.
p Set it to the recording position (page 82).
You have formatted a
“Memory Stick Duo” by
mistake.
“Memory Stick Duo” by
mistake.
• When you format a “Memory Stick Duo,” all
data in the “Memory Stick Duo,” including
images that were write-protected by another
device, will be permanently erased and cannot
be restored.
images that were write-protected by another
device, will be permanently erased and cannot
be restored.
p When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect
switch, we recommend that you set the write-protect switch to
LOCK to prevent accidental erasure (page 82).
LOCK to prevent accidental erasure (page 82).
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PictBridge compliant printer
Others
Symptom
Cause
Solution
You cannot connect your
camera to the printer.
camera to the printer.
• The printer is not PictBridge compliant.
• The printer is not ready to be connected.
• Your camera is not connected to the printer
correctly.
p Ask the printer manufacturer if the printer is PictBridge
compliant.
p Confirm that the printer is turned on and is ready to be
connected.
p When the preparations needed to make the connection between
the camera and the printer are finished, make the connection
(pages 42 and 43).
(pages 42 and 43).
You cannot print.
• Your camera is not connected to the printer.
• The power of the printer is off.
• You cannot print a movie.
p Confirm that your camera is correctly connected to the printer
using the USB cable.
p Turn the printer on. For details, see the operation manual
supplied with the printer.
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Printing was stopped.
• You disconnected the USB cable before the
mark disappeared.
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You cannot attach a date to
an image.
an image.
• Your printer does not support this function.
p Ask the printer manufacturer if the printer supports this
function.
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Your camera does not work.
• The battery level is low. (The E indicator
appears.)
• The USB cable is connected.
p Charge the batteries (page 10).
p Disconnect the USB cable (pages 58 and 65).
The power is on, but the
camera does not work.
camera does not work.
• The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
p Remove the batteries, then install them again after about one
minute and turn on the camera. If the functions still do not work,
press the
press the
RESET button located on the bottom of the camera using
a fine-tipped object, then turn the power on again (page 67). (If
you press the RESET button, all settings including the date and
time are cleared.)
you press the RESET button, all settings including the date and
time are cleared.)
You cannot identify an
indicator on the LCD screen.
indicator on the LCD screen.
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p Check the indicator (pages 86 and 87).
The lens gets fogged.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
p Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour at the room
temperature for the moisture to evaporate before use (page 80).
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Warnings and messages
The following messages appear on the LCD screen.
Message
Meaning/Corrective Action
NO MEMORY STICK
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (page 17).
SYSTEM ERROR
• Turn the power off and on again (page 14).
MEMORY STICK ERROR
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 82).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” is dirty.
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” correctly (page 17).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick Duo” is dirty.
• Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” correctly (page 17).
MEMORY STICK TYPE ERROR
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be used in your camera (page 82).
FORMAT ERROR
• The “Memory Stick Duo” format failed. Format the “Memory Stick Duo” again (page 51).
MEMORY STICK LOCKED
• You are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to LOCK. Set it to the
recording position (page 82).
NO MEMORY SPACE
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images
(page 50).
READ ONLY MEMORY
• You cannot record or delete an image saved on this type of “Memory Stick Duo” using your camera.
NO FILE IN THIS FOLDER
• No images have been recorded in this folder.
FOLDER ERROR
• A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in the “Memory Stick Duo.” (For example:
123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder.
CANNOT CREATE MORE
FOLDERS
FOLDERS
• The folder whose first three digits of the name is “999” exists in the “Memory Stick Duo.” You cannot create
any folders.
CANNOT RECORD
• The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 26).
FILE ERROR
• An error occurred while playing back the image.
FILE PROTECT
• The image is write-protected by another device. Release the protection by another device.
IMAGE SIZE OVER
• You are attempting to play back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.
• You are using the PictBridge function to print an image shot with another camera.
• You are using the PictBridge function to print an image shot with another camera.
INVALID OPERATION
• You are attempting to assign the print (DPOF) mark to a file that was created by another device.
• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the batteries (page 10). Depending on the conditions of use, the indicator
may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
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ENLARGED PLAYBACK ERROR
• You are attempting to perform enlarged playback for a file created using other devices.
• Enlarged playback is not available for images processed using a computer.
• An error occurred while your camera was performing enlarged playback.
• Enlarged playback is not available for images processed using a computer.
• An error occurred while your camera was performing enlarged playback.
PRINTER IS BUSY
• The printer cannot accept a job because it is currently printing. Check the printer.
PAPER ERROR
• A paper-related error occurred with the printer, for example, it has run out of paper or has a paper jam.
INK ERROR
• An ink-related error occurred with the printer.
PRINTER ERROR
• A printer error occurred. Check the printer, or check to make sure the image file you want to print is not
corrupted.
• Data is being transferred to the printer. Do not disconnect the USB cable.
Message
Meaning/Corrective Action
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