Sony DSC-P72, DSC-P32 operating instructions Others

Symptom	Cause	Solution
You cannot format a	• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”	p Set it to the recording position (page 109).
“Memory Stick.”	is set to the LOCK position.
You have formatted a	• All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by	p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect
“Memory Stick” by	formatting.	switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure
mistake.		(page 109).

Others

Symptom	Cause	Solution
The camera does not	• The battery level is low or zero (The	p Charge the batteries (page 14).
work, no operations can	indicator appears.).
be performed.	• The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is not connected	p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera and to a wall
	securely.	outlet (wall socket) (page 19).
The power is on, but the	• The internal system is not working properly.	p Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power
camera does not work.		sources and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the
		RESET button located inside the jack cover with a pointed
		object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the date
		and time settings, etc.)
You cannot identify the	—	p Check the indicator (pages 113 to 115).
indicator on the LCD
screen.
The lens gets fogged.	• Condensation is occurring.	p Turn off the camera, leave the camera for about an hour and then
		try to use it again (page 108).
The camera gets hot if you	—	p This is not a malfunction.
use it for a long time.
The lens does not move	• The batteries are discharged.	p Replace them with charged batteries or use the AC Adaptor (not
when you turn off the		supplied) (pages 14, 16, 19).
camera. (DSC-P72 only)

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