Warnings And Messages - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P71 Service Manual

DSC-P71/P71M
Symptom
The power is on, but the
camera does not work.
You cannot identify the
indicator on the LCD
screen.
The lens does not move
when you turn off the
camera. (DSC-P71 only)
The lens gets fogged.
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Warnings and
messages
The following messages appear on the LCD screen.
Message
NO MEMORY STICK
SYSTEM ERROR
MEMORY STICK ERROR
FORMAT ERROR
MEMORY STICK LOCKED
NO SPACE ON MEMORY
STICK
NO FILE
FILE ERROR
FILE PROTECT
FOLDER ERROR
OVERSIZED IMAGE
INVALID OPERATION
CANNOT DIVIDE
RESTART
Cause
• The built-in microcomputer is not working
properly.
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• The battery pack is discharged.
• Condensation is occurring.
Meaning/ Corrective Action
• Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 23).
• Turn the power off and on again (page 20).
• The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used in your camera (page 100).
• The "Memory Stick" is damaged, or the terminal section of the "Memory Stick" is dirty.
• Insert the "Memory Stick" correctly (page 23).
• The "Memory Stick" format failed. Format the "Memory Stick" again (page 43).
• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to the LOCK position. Move it to the recording/UNLOCK
position (page 100).
• The "Memory Stick" is full. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (page 39).
• No images have been recorded on the "Memory Stick."
• An error occurred while playing back the image.
• The image is protected against erasure.
• A folder with the same name already exists on the "Memory Stick."
• You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.
• You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera.
• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page 14). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of
battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
• The file is not long enough to be divided.
• The file is not a moving image.
• You are not holding the camera steadly enough. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure
the camera in place.
• A problem with the lens caused an error.
Solution
p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. If this
doesn't work, press the RESET button on the bottom of the
camera with pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This
will clear the date/time settings, etc.)
p Check the indicator (pages 103 to 105).
p Replace it with a full charged battery or use the AC power
adaptor (pages 14, 17, 19).
p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try to use it again
(page 99).
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