Panasonic DMC-S1K Camera does not work even if power is turned on, Power cuts off during use

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Q&A Troubleshooting

Try checking these items (→74 - 79) first.

If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.)

Battery, power

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

●Battery is not inserted correctly (→11), or needs recharging.

The power cuts off during use.

●Battery needs recharging.

●Camera is set to [Auto Power Off]. (→28)

→Turn on the power again.

Recording

Cannot record pictures.

●The camera is in Playback Mode.

→Press the Playback button to switch to Recording Mode.

●Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→25).

Recorded pictures look white. ●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).

→Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ●Lens is foggy (→4).

Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. ●Adjust the exposure (→38).

2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. ●Camera is set to use [Burst] (→50).

Focus not aligned correctly.

●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to Recording Mode.)

●Subject outside of focus range.

●Caused by jitter or subject movement (→52).

Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective.

●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective.

→Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.

→Set [Digital Zoom] to [OFF] and [Sensitivity] to [ ]. (→47, 50)

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Contents DMC-S1 Contents Playback/Editing Connecting with other devicesRecording OthersCondensation lens clouding Before useCamera handling Carefully observe copyright laws Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →80Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesDown cursor button Names of partsLeft cursor button Up cursor buttonAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging the batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging light ChargeRecording conditions by Cipa standard Supplied battery Optional batterySupplied battery Optional battery Approx min ∗1 DMC-S310 VQT3E45 Inserting and removing the card optional/ the battery To remove card BatteryTo remove Connect AC adaptor to DC in socket of DC coupler Using the DC coupler optional instead of batteryInsert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover Type of Card Capacity Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryCompatible memory cards optional Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Remaining battery and memory capacityWhen in operation Recording picture capacity still picturesPress MENU/SET Confirm the setting and press MENU/SET Setting the clockPress the Power button To change time setting To use flash Recording ModeHolding the camera Focus displayAutomatic Scene Detection Taking pictures with zoom Zoom In/OutTaking motion pictures End recordingPress the Playback button Playback ModeViewing your pictures Normal Play Scroll through picturesOperations during Motion Picture Playback Watching motion picturesSelect the motion picture and start playback To restore Press the Playback button Set to multiple screen displayDeleting pictures To delete multiple up to 50 or all picturesMenu type Setting the menuAbout the menu screen Menu operation flowPress / several times Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETPress MENU/SET Using the Setup menu Auto Review Reset Reset Rec. settings?Reset setup parameters? Output Video Out ∗Content of the card Deleted When a card/built-inRestored. Check Rotate Disp OFFON/OFF Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoLanguage Display the screen for Recording Select Normal Picture Mode Take a pictureRecording Mode list Return to desired composition Focus rangeGuide lines Changing recording information displayPress to change display Taking pictures with the self-timer Display Selftimer Select time durationTaking pictures with flash Display Flash Select the desired typeScene Mode Available types in each modeAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Display Exposure Select a valueTaking pictures according to the scene Soft Skin Tips Scene Uses, TipsPortrait SelfSports PanoramaAssist Party NightFood High BabySunset SensBeach SnowSet destination area Useful features for travel World TimeSelect Home Select Destination Set your home area Mode Settings Using the Rec menuFor details about the setting procedure in the Rec menu →26 Setting guideSensitivity Mode Settings Picture Quality Picture SizeRec Quality Qvga ∗White Balance AF Mode Digital Zoom Mode Settings ON/OFFMode Settings /OFF Speed No. of pictures BurstRed-Eye Removal DMC-S3 only Color ModeAF Assist Lamp Date Stamp Mode Settings W/O Time/With Time/OFFStabilizer Clock SetSlide Show Different playback methods Playback ModeNormal Play Filtering PlaySet playback effects Slide ShowSelect playback method Select Start with and press MENU/SETSelect the method to narrow down the displayed pictures When Category Selection has been selected in stepFiltering Play CalendarUpload Set Using the Playback menuSelect Single or Multi Select picture and make setting Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Upload SetUploading to image-sharing websites To clear allSelect size ResizeSelect Single Select still picture Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select ResizeSelect OK Select Yes Favorite Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select FavoriteSet-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Protect To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SETProtect Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Copy CopySelect the copy method direction Select PC on the camera Operate with your computer Using with your PCTo cancel connection Getting ReadyWindows When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OSFolder and file names on computer MacintoshDouble-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computerUploading pictures to image-sharing websites Select the upload destinationTo cancel print PrintingPrinting multiple pictures Print with dateMake settings before selecting Print start Select item 216×279.4 mmConnect camera to TV Turn on TV When using TVs with an SD card slotViewing on TV screen Turn on camera Press the Playback buttonList of LCD monitor displays Playback Message displays Folder cannot be created Memory Card Error Memory card parameter errorRead Error/Write Error Please check the card Cannot record pictures Camera does not work even if power is turned onPower cuts off during use Brightness is unstable Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onMotion picture recording stops midway No flash emitted Monitor flickers indoorsDate/age is not displayed Multiple flashes are emittedBlackened red areas in recorded pictures. DMC-S3 only Incorrect date displayed in Calendar PlaybackThumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks upCannot send pictures to computer Cannot print when connecting to printerEdges cut off pictures when printing Cannot print the dateLens makes a clicking noise Camera rattles if shakenCamera is hot Clock is incorrectWhen in use Usage cautions and notesMemory cards