Sony DSC-F828 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 for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining
battery time.
• The battery pack is discharged.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p See page 146.
p Charge the battery pack after using it completely. The battery
remaining indicator displays the correct time (page 15).
p Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
The battery pack runs
down too quickly.
• You have used the camera in an extremely cold
location.
• The DC plug is dirty so the battery pack is not
charged enough.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p See page 146.
p Clean the DC plug with a cotton bud, etc., and charge the battery
pack (page 143).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
You cannot turn on the
camera.
• The battery pack is not installed correctly.
• The AC Adaptor is disconnected.
• The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned.
• The battery pack is discharged.
• The battery pack is dead (page 147).
p Install the battery pack correctly (page 14).
p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 17).
p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
p Install a charged battery pack (page 14).
p Replace the battery pack with a new one.
The power turns off
suddenly.
• If you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes when using a battery pack, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down
the battery (page 18).
• The battery pack is discharged.
p Turn on the camera again (page 18) or use the AC Adaptor
p Replace it with a charged battery pack (page 14).
Symptom
Cause
Solution
The LCD screen is not
turned on even when the
power is turned on.
• The FINDER/LCD switch is set to FINDER.
p Set it to LCD (page 29).
The subject is not visible
on the finder.
• The diopter scale is not properly adjusted.
p Adjust the finder adjustment lever (page 29).
The subject is not visible
on the screen.
• The mode dial is not set to
, P, S, A, M, SCN
or .
p Set it to
, P, S, A, M, SCN or
Symptom
Cause
Solution