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Batteries and power

The remaining-charge indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining- charge 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.

When using alkaline batteries / Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (sold separately), the remaining- charge indicator may not be correct.

The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).

When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately), the poles of batteries or the terminals of the 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 (sold separately), the remaining-charge indicator differs from the 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.

The batteries run down too quickly.

You are using the camera in an extremely cold location.

The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.

When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately), charge them sufficiently.

Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery / memory card cover.

This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camera before you open the battery / memory card cover.

Cannot turn on the camera.

Insert the batteries correctly.

The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).

The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.

The power turns off suddenly.

When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again.

The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

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Sony DSC-S3000 Batteries and power, Batteries run down too quickly, Cannot turn on the camera, Power turns off suddenly

DSC-S3000 specifications

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