Camera Wont turn On: Is it stuck in USB mode? How do i fix it?

RE not being able to USB function on Sony Cyber Shot camera connecting it to TV....solution was to change USB Mode on camera from PTP to AUTO.
Turn on camera, press home button. Click to Main Settings 1 and then use down arrows to go to Main Settings 2. Highlight USB MODE PTP, and use right arrow to change setting to AUTO, and press Home button to exit.

Your camera has two USB modes, "Picture Transfer Protocol" and "Mass Storage". These days, Mass Storage is more common, and the problem could easily be that your camera is stuck in PTP mode. Can you go to Setup - Interface - USB mode and change it from PTP to Mass Storage and see if that helps?

Try taking the batteries out for about an hour, put them back in and try it. It seems to be stuck in USB mode which can only happen with a supply voltage of 5 volts coming IN the USB socket. Hopefully that will allow it to turn on in camera mode again.

The procedure to transfer pictures to a Computer depends on whether or not the Camera has the capability of using Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). If the Camera is capable of PTP (in this case; DSC-S730 - YES), set the USB mode in the Camera menu to PTP and then use the PTP procedure to copy the pictures to the computer. Otherwise, use one of the standard USB transfer procedures.

This procedure must be performed while logged in as Administrator or to an account with Administrator rights:

1. Turn on the Computer.
2. Turn on the Camera.
3. Insert the recording media containing the pictures into the Camera.
4. Set the USB connection or Transfer mode setting in the Camera menu to PTP .
5. Use the USB cable supplied with the Camera to connect the Camera to the Computer. NOTE: Connection through a USB hub or other USB device --such as a printer or keyboard-- is not supported and cannot be guaranteed. The Camera should be connected directly to a USB port on the Computer.
   NOTE: The Scanner and Camera Wizard should automatically start.
   
6. In the Scanner and Camera Wizard window, click the Next button.
7. Under Choose Pictures to Copy , do one of the following:
   • Click to select each picture you want to copy.
   • Click Select All to select all the pictures for copying.
   NOTE: Selected images will be marked with a green check mark.
   
8. Click the Next button.
9. Under Picture Name and Destination , in the Type a name for this group of pictures field, enter a name for the folder where the pictures will be saved.
10. Next to the Choose a place to save this group of pictures field, click the Browse button.
11. In the Browse for Folder window, click to select the location on the computer where you want to save the pictures.
12. Click the OK button.
13. In the Scanner and Camera Wizard window, click the Next button. NOTE: The pictures are copied to the Computer.
    
14. After the transfer process it finished, under Other Options , click to select Nothing, I'm finished working with these pictures .
15. Click the Next button.
16. Click the Finish button.

If you are still unable to transfer pictures, please switch the USB mode of the Camera to Normal or Mass Storage and try again.
After following the steps above, the pictures from the camera should successfully be copied to the computer. If for some reason the pictures did not copy, try using the method for standard USB picture transfer.

I'm assuming you are using the Windows XP Operating System in the Computer. If not then follow this link:


http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C116935


Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the way it is, the cam will be blank or black when connected to PC...just turn it on then you will receive a transfer window on the computer.

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Insert the recording media containing the pictures into the camera.
3. Depending on your camera, set the USB Connection or Transfer mode setting in the menu to the Mass Storage , Normal , or PTP .
4. Use the USB cable supplied with the camera to connect the camera to the computer. IMPORTANT:
   
   • Connection through a USB hub or other USB device -- such as a printer or keyboard -- is not supported and cannot be guaranteed. Connect the camera directly to a USB port on the computer.
   • If the USB connection from the camera is not recognized by the computer, disconnect the USB cable and repeat steps 4 and 5 using a different USB Connection or Transfer mode setting. If the connection is still not recognized, further troubleshooting is available.
   
   NOTES:
   
   • The computer will automatically install the USB driver for the camera.
   • When the camera connection is established, an AutoPlay window will appear.
   
   
5. In the AutoPlay window, click Import pictures .
6. In the Importing Pictures and Videos window, click the Import button. NOTE: After the pictures have been imported, the Windows Photo Gallery window will appear and display thumbnails of the imported images.
   

If this doesn't work there is an updated driver available

Here


(from Sony Website)

You can use external usb card reader for transfer the pictur. the camera port not working for problen in the port. you can repair with by heelp of soldring the port.

Get a usb memory card reader. I have never ever used the cord from camera to pc. It's so much easier to just take out the card.

This from Sony website:

To ensure the proper operation of the battery, please do as follows after charging the battery.
(1) When charging by connecting the AC adaptor directly to the camera Pleasedisconnect DC IN from the camera after charging is completed. Also, itis recommended to remove the battery from the camera when charging iscompleted as the battery is discharged slightly even if the camera isturned off.
(2) When charging with the supplied USB cradle Ifthe camera is installed in the USB cradle, please leave the power cordconnected to the outlet (when using the power strip, please leave itsswitch to on).If you want to unplug the power cord (or switch off thepower strip) after the battery has been charged using the USB cradle,please remove the camera from the USB cradle. Also, it is recommendedto remove the battery from the camera when charging is completed as thebattery is discharged slightly even if the camera is turned off.
NOTE: When you charge the battery by connecting the AC adaptor directly tothe camera or using the USB cradle, do not leave it with the power corddisconnected from the outlet.

Should it not work, continue with the manual reset procedure below:

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Ensure the camera is not connected to an AC power adapter.
3. Remove the battery from the camera for 15 seconds.
4. Reinsert the battery.
5. Turn on the camera.

NOTE: If the issue is not resolved by performing a reset procedure, service may be required .

If the pictures are stuck in your internal camera memory, you will need a cord to get them off unelss you can transfer them to your memory card first. You should be able to copy the pics there.