Messages

• The battery level is low. 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.

• 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. Use one of the memory cards listed below.

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

• SD memory card, SDHC memory card, microSD memory card or microSDHC memory card (Class 4 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 or date 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].

• A 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, 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.

• Delete the Music file, or replace it with a normal Music file.

• Execute [Empty Music], then download a new Music file.

• Execute [Empty Music].

• 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 restores the date information, etc., in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc.

• The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted.

• The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible. To register additional images in the Image Database File, delete images in [Date View].

• It is not possible to record to the camera’s Image Database File or play back using [Date View]. Use “PlayMemories Home” to back up all images to a PC and use it to restore the memory card.

• Import all of the images to the computer using “PlayMemories Home”, and format the memory card. [Details]
  To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PlayMemories Home”.