Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 Operating Instructions Manual page 120

Symptom
The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect, or
sufficient battery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.
The battery pack runs
down too quickly.
You cannot turn on the
camera.
The power turns off
suddenly.
Shooting still images / movies
Symptom
The LCD screen is not
turned on even when the
power is turned on.
The subject is not visible
on the finder.
The subject is not visible
on the screen.
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Cause
• You have used the camera for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining
battery time.
• The battery pack is discharged.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
• You have used the camera in an extremely cold
location.
• The DC plug is dirty so the battery pack is not
charged enough.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.
• The battery pack is discharged.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
• If you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes when using a battery pack, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down
the battery (page 18).
• The battery pack is discharged.
Cause
• The FINDER/LCD switch is set to FINDER.
• The diopter scale is not properly adjusted.
• The mode dial is not set to
or .
Solution
p See page 146.
p Charge the battery pack after using it completely. The battery
remaining indicator displays the correct time (page 15).
p Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
p See page 146.
p Clean the DC plug with a cotton bud, etc., and charge the battery
pack (page 143).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).
p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 17).
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
p Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
p Turn on the camera again (page 18) or use the AC Adaptor
(page 17).
p Replace it with a charged battery pack (page 14).
Solution
p Set it to LCD (page 29).
p Adjust the finder adjustment lever (page 29).
, P, S, A, M, SCN p Set it to , P, S, A, M, SCN or (pages 27 and 100).