Sony DSC-S500 - Manual (Page 73)

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The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining
indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location
(page 88).
• When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time
remaining may not be correctly indicated.
• The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
(not supplied).
• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the poles of batteries or the terminals of the
battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton
swab, etc. (page 89).
• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the
current one due to the memory effect (page 89), etc. Fully discharge and then charge the
batteries to correct the display.
• The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.
The batteries run down too quickly.
• You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 88).
• The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.
• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charge them sufficiently.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• Install the batteries correctly.
• Properly connect the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
• The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.
• The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.
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 batteries. Turn on the camera again.
• The batteries are discharged. Install new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.
Batteries and power