Batteries and power
For DSC-ST80, also refer to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station".
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
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93).
When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the displayed time remaining may
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not be correctly indicated.
The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (
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"Read This First").
The poles of batteries or the terminals of battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not
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charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc. (page 93).
When using nickel-metal hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the
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current one due to the memory effect (page 93), etc. Fully discharge and then charge the
batteries to correct the display.
The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.
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The batteries run down too quickly.
Charge nickel-metal hydride batteries sufficiently (
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You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 93).
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The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.
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Cannot turn on the camera.
Install the batteries correctly (
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The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (
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"Read This First").
The batteries are dead (page 93). Replace them with new ones.
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The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
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turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again (
step 2 in "Read This First").
The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (
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"Read This First").
Shooting still images/movies
The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.
Turn on the screen (page 21).
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