Sony DSC-V1 Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.

1First check the items on the tables below.

If code displays “C:ss:ss” appear on the screen, the self- diagnosis display function is working (page 108).

2 Should your camera still not work	3 Should your camera still not work
properly, press the RESET button on the	properly, consult your Sony dealer or
bottom of the camera using a fine-tipped	local authorized Sony service facility.
object, then turn on the power again. (All
the settings including date and time are
cleared.)
RESET button

Battery pack and power

Symptom		Cause	Solution
You cannot charge the		• The camera is turned on.	p Turn the camera off (page 14).
battery pack.

The battery pack cannot		• The battery pack is not installed correctly.	p Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever
be installed.			down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 10).

The	/CHG lamp flashes	• The battery pack is not installed correctly.	p Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).
when charging a battery		• The battery pack has malfunctioned.	p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
pack.			facility.

The	/CHG lamp does not	• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.	p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 10).
light up when charging a		• The battery pack is not installed correctly.	p Install the battery pack correctly (page 10).
battery pack.		• The battery pack is completely charged.	—

The battery remaining		• You have used the camera for a long time in an	—
indicator is incorrect, or		extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
sufficient battery		• The battery pack is dead (page 121).	p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
remaining indicator is		• The battery pack is discharged.	p Install a charged battery pack (page 10).
displayed but the power		• A deviation has occurred in the remaining	p Fully charge the battery pack (page 11).
runs out soon.		battery time.

Troubleshooting