Batteries And Power; Cannot Turn On The Camera; The Power Turns Off Suddenly - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S3000 User Manual

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Batteries and power

The remaining-charge indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining-
charge 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.
When using alkaline batteries / Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (sold separately), the remaining-
charge indicator may not be correct.
The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
(sold separately).
When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately), 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..
When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately), the remaining-charge
indicator differs from the current one due to the memory effect, 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.
The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.
When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately), charge them sufficiently.
Camera power is turned off automatically when you open the battery /
memory card cover.
This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camera before you open the battery / memory card
cover.

Cannot turn on the camera.

Insert the batteries correctly.
The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
(sold separately).
The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.

The power turns off suddenly.

When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera for a
certain period of time 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. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
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