Sony DSC-P2 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 83

"Memory Stick"
Symptom
You cannot insert a
"Memory Stick."
You cannot record on a
"Memory Stick."
You cannot format a
"Memory Stick."
You have formatted a
"Memory Stick" by
mistake.
Others
Symptom
The camera does not
work, no operations can
be performed.
The power is on, but the
camera does not work.
You cannot identify the
indicator on the LCD
screen.
The lens does not move
back when you turn off the
camera.
Cause
• You are inserting it backwards.
• The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick"
is set to the LOCK position.
• The "Memory Stick" is full.
• The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick"
is set to the LOCK position.
• All the images on the "Memory Stick" are
deleted by formatting.
Cause
• An "InfoLITHIUM" battery is not used.
• The battery level is low or zero (The
indicator appears.).
• The AC power adaptor is not connected
securely.
• The internal system is not working properly.
• The internal system is not working properly.
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• The battery pack is discharged.
Solution
p Insert it from the right side (page 17).
p Set it to the recording position (page 95).
p Delete unnecessary images (pages 34, 71).
p Set it to the recording position (page 95).
p We recommend that you set the "Memory Stick" write-protect
switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure
(page 95).
Solution
p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery only (page 95).
p Charge the battery (page 10).
p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a
wall outlet (wall socket) (page 13).
p Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power
sources. Then turn the power on and check that the camera
works properly.
p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. If this
does not work, press the RESET button located inside the
battery/"Memory Stick" cover with a pointed object, then turn
the power on again. (This will clear the date/time settings, etc.)
p Check the indicator (pages 98 to 100).
p Replace it with a fully charged battery or use the AC power
adaptor (pages 10, 13).
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