Sony Cyber-shot DSC-12 Operating Instructions Manual page 105

Others
Symptom
Your camera does not
work.
The power is on, but the
camera does not work.
You cannot identify an
indicator on the screen.
The lens gets fogged.
The camera becomes
warm when you use it for
the long time.
The lens does not move
when you turn off the
camera.
Cause
• The battery level is low. (The E indicator
appears.)
• The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is not connected
securely.
• The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
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• Moisture condensation has occurred.
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• The batteries are discharged.
Solution
p Charge the batteries (page 11).
p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a
wall outlet (wall socket) (page 16).
p Remove the batteries, then after one minute reinsert the batteries
and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the RESET
button located on the bottom of the camera with a pointed
object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the date
and time settings, etc.)
p Check the indicator (pages 122 to 125).
p Turn off the camera and leave for about an hour at room
temperature for the moisture to evaporate before use (page 116).
p This is not a malfunction.
p Replace them with charged batteries (pages 11 and 13) or use
the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 16).
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