Sony Shooting still images/movies, Cannot record images, The remaining charge indicator is incorrect, The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery

The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.

•The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be lower than the indicator in the following cases:

–When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.

–When you use the flash and zoom frequently.

–When you repeatedly turn the power on and off.

–When you set the screen brightness higher using DISP (screen display) settings.

•A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.

•The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 12).

•The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera.

•You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge the battery.

The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.

•Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.

•The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).

Shooting still images/movies

Cannot record images.

•Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media (pages 28, 31)

. If it is full, do one of the following:

–Delete unnecessary images (page 35).

–Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

•You cannot record images while charging the flash.

•When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to other than (Movie Mode).

•Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) when shooting movies.

•Movies with the size set to [1280×720] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. When using recording media other than “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, set the movie image size to [VGA].

•The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Set [Demo Mode] to [Off].

White, black, red, purple or other streaks appear on the image, or the image seems reddish.

•This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction.

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