Messages

If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
  • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.

System error. Turn on the device again.
  • Turn the power off and then on again.

Camera overheating Allow it to cool
  • 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.

Internal memory error
  • Turn the power off and then on again.

Reinsert the memory card.
  • 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.

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

Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was not completed in time.
  • 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 a “Memory Stick Micro” (Mark2) media, a microSD memory card or microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster).

Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again.
Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again.
This is a read- only memory card.
  • The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card.

No images
  • 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.

No still images
  • The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow.

File found which was not recognized
  • 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.

Folder error. Cannot record to the selected folder. Please select a different 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].

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

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

Cannot display file
  • 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.

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

File protected
Image size over limit
  • You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.

Unable to detect face for retouch
  • 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.

1280x720 is not supported with this memory card.
  • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger.

Maximum number of images already selected.
  • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images].

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

Operation cannot be executed in unsupported 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.

Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature.
  • The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down.

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