Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10 Operating Instructions Manual page 88

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 LCD 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 110).
• You are shooting/viewing images in an
extremely cold location.
• The DC plug is dirty so the battery pack is not
charged enough.
• The battery pack is dead (page 110).
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.
• The battery pack is discharged.
• The battery pack is dead (page 110).
• If you do not operate the camera for about 90
seconds while the power is on, the camera turns
off automatically to prevent wearing down the
battery pack (when [Power Save] is [Off] after
three minutes) (page 14).
• The battery pack is discharged.
Cause
• The power was turned off with the LCD screen
turned off the last time you used the camera.
• The mode dial is set to or SET UP.
Solution
—
p Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack so that the
battery remaining indicator functions correctly (page 11).
p Install a charged battery pack (page 10).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
—
p Clean the pins of the AC Adaptor with a cotton swab, etc., and
charge the battery pack (page 10).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).
p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 13).
p Install a charged battery pack (page 10).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
p Turn on the camera again (page 14) or use the AC Adaptor
(page 13).
p Install a charged battery pack (page 10).
Solution
p Turn on the LCD screen (page 28).
p Set it to other modes (pages 21 and 68).