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Sony DSC-S70 User Manual

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The picture is too dark.

You are shooting a subject with a light source
behind the subject.
t Adjust the exposure (page 43).

t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page

36).

The flash does not work.

The flash is set to

.

t Set the flash to auto (no indicator),

or

(page 20).

PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight, Twilight
plus, or Panfocus mode.
t Cancel the mode (page 42) or set the flash to

.

The MODE selector is set to MOVIE.
t Set it to STILL.

The date and time are
recorded incorrectly.

The date and time are not set correctly.
t Set the correct date and time (page 13).

Vertical streaks appear
when you are shooting a
very bright subject.

The smear phenomenon is happening.
t This is not a malfunction.

The battery life is short.

You are recording/playing back images under
extremely cold temperatures.

The battery pack is not charged enough.
t Charge the battery pack fully.

The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page

8).

The battery remaining
indicator is incorrect.

You have used the camera for a long time in an
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.

The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page

8).

The battery pack is discharged.
t Install a charged battery pack (pages 8, 9).

Sufficient battery
remaining indicator is
displayed but the power
runs out soon.

t Fully charge the battery pack (page 9).

Symptom

Cause and/or Solution