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Camera will not switch on or record

GUIDE · Power & batteries

Power, disk insertion and recording-mode checks from the handbook.

Applies to: MVC-FD100 / MVC-FD200

Before starting

No disassembly is needed for these checks.

Check power first

Check the InfoLITHIUM battery, its charge, disk insertion and the AC adapter connection. The handbook also suggests switching off for a minute before trying again.

Check recording settings

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL or MOVIE. Check that the chosen disk or Memory Stick is inserted and is not write-protected.

If it still fails

Write down the full error code and what the camera was doing when it appeared. Check the code reference for this model. If the handbook checks do not clear it, seek repair advice before opening the body.

Manual references

  1. Sony operating instructions: MVC-FD100 / MVC-FD200PDF p. 88 · printed 88

Compared with these pages on 2026-10-22. No hands-on repair test by Mavica.net. PDF page counters can differ from the printed numbering.

Related: Read a self-diagnosis code

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