Messages

• Set the area, date, and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. [Details]

• The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified.
  Select [Enter], then format the memory card. You can use the memory card again; however, all previous data on the memory card will be erased. It may take some time to finish formatting.
  If the message appears again after formatting, use a different memory card.

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

• Formatting failed. Format the memory card again. [Details]

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

• The memory card is damaged.

• The terminal section of the memory card is dirty.

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

• When Long exposure noise reduction or High ISO noise reduction is underway, processing will occur for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. You cannot do any further shooting during this time.

• Images recorded with other cameras or images modified using a computer may not be able to be displayed.

• You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark.

• The camera has become hot because you have been shooting continuously.
  Turn the power off. Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again.

• Because you have been recording for a long time, the temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level. Stop recording.

• Set [File Format] to [MP4].

• The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible.

• Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a computer using “PlayMemories Home” and recover the memory card.

• Remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• You cannot record or play back AVCHD movies because the Image Database File is damaged. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover data.

• Images recorded using other cameras may not be magnified or rotated.

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

(flashing)

• When the macro switching index is between “0,3m-” (normal shooting mode) and “0,2m-0,35m” (macro mode), the icon flashes. Turn the macro switching ring and set the macro switching index to the desired mode.