Sony DSLR-A200 Instruction Manual (DSLR-A200) Instruction Manual page 144

The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns
to power saving mode and nearly shuts down. To cancel the power save,
operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down
(page 48).
Shooting images
Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on.
• In the default setting, the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is
registered for more than five seconds to minimize the battery consumption.
You can change the time that the LCD monitor is turned off (page 113).
• The LCD monitor is set to off. Press the DISP button to turn the LCD
monitor on (page 39).
The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
• Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial
(page 26).
The image has not been recorded.
• A memory card is not inserted.
The shutter does not release.
• Check the free capacity of the memory card (page 29). If it is full, do one of
the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 102).
– Change the memory card.
• You cannot record images while charging the built-in flash (page 72).
• The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus (page 67).
• The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 19).
• When an astronomical telescope, etc., is attached to the camera, set the
recording mode to M and do your shooting.
• You try to shoot a subject that may require special focusing (page 68). Use
the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 69, 71).
Recording takes a long time.
• The noise reduction function is turned on (page 110). This is not a
malfunction.
144