I have a Cyber-shot DSW-W310 camera. I recently purchased a new battery. When my battery needed to be recharged I used my recharger. I placed the battery in my camera. It is appears it is fully charged but the camera says "For use with compatible battery only" Then the camera shuts down. The battery I have is a Sony battery that worked just a few days ago!!! HELP!!! The battery was $50.00!!!! Not sure if it is my charging dock that is causing the problem with my battery.

SOURCE: Sony Cyber-Shot Battery Compartment Door Broken

I'm having the same problem with my DSC-W1 camera. I dropped my camera and the battery door latches broke.
I found a replacement door on Ebay for $9.95
I followed the instructions in the description and easily removed the broken door from my camera. Now i'm just waiting on the new door to arrive so I could slide the new door in.
I hope this was helpful.

Here's the seller I bought the door from. Hopefully the seller has more doors. =) :

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-DSC-W1-battery-door-silver-battery-cover-lid_W0QQitemZ110250995036QQihZ001QQcategoryZ107892QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



In addtion, I found the last two posts on this forum very helpful:
http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/sony-cybershot-dscw1_question.html?qid=2382

Good Luck! =)

SOURCE: Camera won't turn on...

I got this from the Sony website. I haven't tried it yet. I also have an email in to them.

Follow this procedure to troubleshoot if the power will not turn on.
IMPORTANT: If model-specific information is required to complete any of the steps in this solution, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product. Manuals are available online in the Manuals/Specs/Warranty section of the Sony® eSupport Web site.

1. Ensure you are using fresh or fully charged batteries. IMPORTANT: Batteries discharge more quickly when used in cold weather conditions.
   
2. Attempt to turn on the camera.
3. If the issue is not resolved, try replacing or recharging the batteries.
4. On the camera, move the mode switch to the Playback/Edit mode and attempt to turn on the camera.
5. If the issue is not resolved, try connecting the AC power adapter (if applicable) to the camera and a working electrical outlet.
6. Attempt to turn on the camera.

• Not all cameras are provided with an AC power adapter.
• If the issue is still not resolved or the camera operates in one mode but not the other, then service will be required.

thomtime

• 38 Answers
• Posted on Feb 09, 2009

SOURCE: Sony cyber shot dsc-s500 is not turning on..

I'm not sure if this will help but you might want to try removing the memory card and powering it back up. If the camera stays on than there is probably something wrong with the card. Try a new card and see if that helps.

SOURCE: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Digital Camera turn off

(((OMG))) I can't find the other posts....but I had similar problem and I read other posts HERE about banging the camera on it's side. I thought "No Way" will I bang my camera, but I smacked it while turned on, on my coffee table and VOILA, it's working properly again!! I was desperate. . .I've tried several other tips n tricks and SMACKING BANGING THE CAMERA WORKED.
Now I can post pics on Craigs List for my moving sale! YAY, sure didn't want to have to buy a new camera! [email protected]

Mando Mojica

• 643 Answers
• Posted on May 12, 2010

SOURCE: Lens will not open.

the lens is out of alignment. flat rate if sent to sony is around 150.