Troubleshooting; Batteries And Power - Sony DSC S650 - Cyber-shot Digital Camera Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF).
2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute,
and turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 21).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be
checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

Batteries and power

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining
indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
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When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time
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remaining may not be correctly indicated.
The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
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(not supplied) (page 9).
When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the poles of batteries or the terminals of the
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battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton
swab, etc.
When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the
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current one due to the memory effect, etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to
correct the display.
The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.
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The batteries run down too quickly.
You are using the camera in an extremely cold location.
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The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.
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When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charge them sufficiently.
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Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery/"Memory
Stick Duo" cover.
• This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camera before you open the battery/"Memory Stick
Duo" cover.
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