Messages

• The battery level is low.
  DSC-W620: Charge the battery pack immediately.
  DSC-S5000: Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately).
  Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.

• Turn the power off and then on again.

• The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down.

• Turn the power off and then on again.

• The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera. [Details]

• The terminal section of the memory card is dirty.

• The memory card is damaged.

• The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera. [Details]

• If you use a memory card that has been recorded and erased repeatedly, or that was formatted on a different camera, the data writing speed may be too slow. First back up any data on the card to a computer, and then reformat the card before using it. [Details]

• The writing speed of the memory card you are using is not sufficient for movie recordings. It is recommended that you use the following memory cards (DSC-W620):

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media

• SD card (Class 4 or faster)

• The writing speed of the memory card you are using is not sufficient for movie recordings. It is recommended that you use the following memory cards (DSC-S5000):

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media

• SD card (Class 2 or faster)

• Format the media again. [Details]

• You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.

• The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card.

• No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.

• No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card.

• The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.

• You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file on a computer and then delete the folder.

• A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder [Details], or create a new folder [Details].

• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.

• You tried to delete a folder that is protected as read only on a computer.

• An error occurred while the image was playing back.
  No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.

• You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder. [Details]

• Release the protection. [Details]

• You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.

• You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image.

(Vibration warning indicator)

• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.

• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger.

• The lens malfunction.

• Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].

• You can add (Print order) marks to up to 999 files.

• Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras.

• The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down.

• Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down.