I bought new rechargeable batteries for my Sony DSC-W5 digital camera. I charged fully and my camera worked fine with them, but the next time I tried to turn on my camera, it would not turn on. So, I recharged the batteries and put them in my camera. THe same thing happened, I could turn my camera ononce, but once I turned it off, I could not turn it back on. Is there any trouble-shooting I can do to fix this problem or is it something that only a professional can fix?
I have had my Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W5 Digital Camera for only 2 years. Dec 23, 2007 worked fine. Went to take Christmas Eve pics and I could not turn the camera on. Charged the original rechargeable batteries but still does not turn on. I find it could be very pricey buying a new camera every two years as was one of the solutions. Do you not think that Sony should stand by their products and offer some compensation for this. Camera should last more than two years!! Where can a person find out about getting the camera checked out to see if it is a battery problem or is it something to do with the on/off switch. Disappointed picture taker on Christmas Eve. FritzieeI have had my Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W5 Digital Camera for only 2 years. Dec 23, 2007 worked fine. Went to take Christmas Eve pics and I could not turn the camera on. Charged the original rechargeable batteries but still does not turn on. I find it could be very pricey buying a new camera every two years as was one of the solutions. Do you not think that Sony should stand by their products and offer some compensation for this. Camera should last more than two years!! Where can a person find out about getting the camera checked out to see if it is a battery problem or is it something to do with the on/off switch. Disappointed picture taker on Christmas Eve. Fritziee
AnonymousJan 22, 2008
I've had the camera for 2 years and as soon as you put in a new charged battery the camera starts to eat the battery within minutes. I've called Sony but they refuse to fix it for less than $181.00! Ridiculous! I suggest calling sony and filing a complain about the camera so maybe we could get this problem recalled and get our money back!I've had the camera for 2 years and as soon as you put in a new charged battery the camera starts to eat the battery within minutes. I've called Sony but they refuse to fix it for less than $181.00! Ridiculous! I suggest calling sony and filing a complain about the camera so maybe we could get this problem recalled and get our money back!
Same problem - used lots of different batteries and charged levels. The camera is clearly not 'reading' the battery properly. Any other sloutions?Same problem - used lots of different batteries and charged levels. The camera is clearly not 'reading' the battery properly. Any other sloutions?
Rechargebles run down in 30 minutes usage. Very disappointed. Sony Should repair or replace or, buyers should buy the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 with 10x optical and intelligent ISO with Leica Lens starts at 28mm wide angle! Excellent battery life. Rechargebles run down in 30 minutes usage. Very disappointed. Sony Should repair or replace or, buyers should buy the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 with 10x optical and intelligent ISO with Leica Lens starts at 28mm wide angle! Excellent battery life.
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Totally discharge the batteries [by putting them in a torch to tun them right down] the rechagre them fully,
If this does not improvethings = the repair djop
but be warned it can be pricey - almost new camera time perhaps.
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It is possible that the batteries have reduced its capacity to recharge to the full value. Fully discharge and charge and try. If your camera is working fine otherwise , it will be good to buy new batteries. Since the charging procedures for retaining good life for rechargable battery is to do the intial charging for abotu 12-18 hours and let it drain fully before repeating the process at least three times. Try and do it at least once a fortnight so that the battery does not get cells to develop back EMF. Hope you try this out.
may be batteries you brought are old try with normal ( not rechargeble ) batteries. it would not last long but you can take atleast 30 to 50 photos. if it works it means new batteries are faulty.this type of problem i never saw in camera.use SANYO harmolattice HR-3UQ batteries.
Your battery life is finished thats why after showing the full charging its dead faster. Buy new rechargable battery , charged it fully and use it. You naver face the problem again.
Thanks.
Have you tried this technique? Rub the contacts in the battery compartment with a pencil eraser and then with a cotton swab lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol.
Your
problem
may be due to weak/worn out batteries or corrosion on the battery
contacts inside the camera which can
prevent the full power of the batteries from flowing into the camera.
Try this free fix before you do anything else: remove the batteries and
wipe the camera contacts firmly with
a dry cloth (heavy corrosion may require cleaning with a wire brush,
steel wool, or sandpaper). Remove any residue that may have fallen into
the battery compartment during cleaning, then wipe both ends of
the batteries and place them back in the camera and give them a full
charge (assuming that you are using rechargeable batteries). This
cleaning clears
the problem about 90% of the time. If it doesn't work for you, it may be time for new batteries, or the
camera may have
a problem that requires professional repair.
Remove the Battery pack from the Camera then press and hold the power button for 30 seconds.
Next, reinsert the Battery pack in the Camera and try to turn it ON. Make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged. If the LCD remains white then the LCD screen needs to be serviced or replaced.
1= Use rechargeable battery cells and must be fully charged. 2= Check battery terminals in camera battery compartment. Must be cleaned and shiny. 3= Sony camera DCS-S600 won't charge batteries through USB cable plugged in PC. You need external battery charger to charge battery cells.
I have had my Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W5 Digital Camera for only 2 years. Dec 23, 2007 worked fine. Went to take Christmas Eve pics and I could not turn the camera on. Charged the original rechargeable batteries but still does not turn on. I find it could be very pricey buying a new camera every two years as was one of the solutions. Do you not think that Sony should stand by their products and offer some compensation for this. Camera should last more than two years!! Where can a person find out about getting the camera checked out to see if it is a battery problem or is it something to do with the on/off switch. Disappointed picture taker on Christmas Eve. Fritziee
I've had the camera for 2 years and as soon as you put in a new charged battery the camera starts to eat the battery within minutes. I've called Sony but they refuse to fix it for less than $181.00! Ridiculous! I suggest calling sony and filing a complain about the camera so maybe we could get this problem recalled and get our money back!
Same problem - used lots of different batteries and charged levels. The camera is clearly not 'reading' the battery properly. Any other sloutions?
Rechargebles run down in 30 minutes usage. Very disappointed. Sony Should repair or replace or, buyers should buy the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 with 10x optical and intelligent ISO with Leica Lens starts at 28mm wide angle! Excellent battery life.
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