Sony DSC-M1 User Manual
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Shooting still images/movies
The battery remaining indicator is
incorrect, or sufficient battery
remaining indicator is displayed but
the power runs out soon.
• You have used the camera in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location (page 118).
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. Fully discharge and then charge the battery
pack so that the battery remaining indicator functions correctly (page 16).
• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
• The battery pack is dead (page 121). Replace the battery pack with a new one.
The battery pack runs down too
quickly.
• The battery pack is dead (page 121). Replace the battery pack with a new one.
• You have used the camera in an extremely cold location (page 120).
• The battery terminal is dirty. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab, etc., and charge the battery
pack.
• After charging the battery pack, disconnect the DC plug from your camera.
You cannot turn on the camera.
• Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 18).
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
• The battery pack is dead (page 121). Replace the battery pack with a new one.
• Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12).
• It is due to open the LCD panel fast. Rotate the LCD panel slowly again.
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off
automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again (page 19) or use
the AC Adaptor (page 18).
• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
• Properly install the camera to the Cyber-shot Station (page 12).
Symptom
Cause/Solution
The LCD screen is not turned on even
when the power is turned on.
• The LCD backlight is turned off with
in the dark place. Turn on the LCD backlight with
The subject is not visible on the LCD
screen.
• Turn to the REC mode with MODE (page 29).
The LCD screen turns blue and the
subject does not appear when
recording movies.
• The image size is set to [640 (30fps)] while an A/V connecting cable is connected to the A/V OUT
(STEREO) jack. Disconnect the A/V connecting cable or set the image size to other than [640 (30fps)].
Symptom
Cause/Solution