Sony DSC-P1 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 61

Symptom
Nothing appears in the
display window or the
indicators flash during
charging.
The zoom does not work.
Digital zoom does not
function.
Your camera cannot play
back images.
The image and sound are
interfered by noise when
you play back an image on
a personal computer.
The image cannot be
played back on a personal
computer.
Your camera cannot delete
an image.
The power turns off
suddenly.
The image does not
appear on the TV screen.
Cause and/or Solution
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
t Firmly connect the power cord to the wall outlet
(page 11).
• The battery pack has malfunctioned.
t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
t Install the battery pack correctly (page 8).
• PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.
t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 43).
• You cannot use zoom to record moving pictures.
• You cannot use digital zoom when recording
moving pictures or when the LCD screen is set to
OFF.
• Digital zoom is set to [OFF].
t Set digital zoom to [ON] at the menu.
• The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE.
t Set it to PLAY (page 22).
• You are playing back the file directly from the
"Memory Stick."
t Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal
computer and then play back the file from the
hard disk (page 28).
t Consult the personal computer or software
manufacturer.
• The image is protected.
t Cancel the protection (page 51).
• With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE,
if you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery.
t Turn on the camera.
• The battery is discharged.
t Replace it with a fully charged battery.
(pages 8, 9)
• The video output signal setting of your camera is
incorrect.
t Change the setting (page 38).
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