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Camera will not switch on or recordGUIDE · Power & batteries Power, disk insertion and recording-mode checks from the handbook. Applies to: MVC-FD97 Before starting No disassembly is needed for these checks. Check power firstCheck 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 settingsSet 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 failsWrite 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 referencesRelated: Read a self-diagnosis code | Help topicsMVC-FD97Manual libraryService softwareArchived programs, model data and documentation. Read the service-use warning before downloading. About the archive12 repair notes and 37 document records. Some models and manual editions are still missing. Service PDFs are held privately. Records link to the original sources. |