Panasonic DMC-FX9GN operating instructions Troubleshooting, Recording Picture cannot be recorded

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Troubleshooting

If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved.

Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P23)

∫Battery and the power source

1:The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.

•Is the battery inserted correctly?

–Check the direction of the battery. (P14)

•Is the battery sufficiently charged?

–Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.

2:The LCD monitor is turned off even when the camera is turned on.

•Is the power save mode (P21) or economy mode (P22) activated?

–Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.

•Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera?

–Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.

3:The camera is turned off immediately even after it is turned on.

•Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera?

–Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.

–If you leave the camera with turning it on, the battery is exhausted. Turn the camera off frequently by using the power save mode (P21), the economy mode (P22), etc.

∫Recording

1:The picture cannot be recorded.

•Is the card inserted?

•Is the mode dial correctly set?

•Is there any memory capacity left on the card?

–Before recording, delete some pictures.

2:The subject is not focused properly.

•The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.

Rotate the mode dial to set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.

•Is the subject out of the focus range? (P30)

•When you cannot focus on the subject even if you tried many times, turn the camera off once and turn it on again.

3:The recorded picture is blurred.

•When taking a picture especially in dark places, the shutter speed becomes slow and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly. In this case, we recommend holding the camera with both hands firmly to take pictures (P29). When the [SLOW SHUTTER] (P74) is set, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.

4:The recorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirty.

•The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P10) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerBefore Use If you will not be using the camera for a long time About Condensation When the lens Is fogged upAbout the Lens About illustrations in these operating instructions When you press the 4 buttonAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations of the cursor buttonContents Dpof Print Slide ShowRotate Disp Audio DUBBefore using your camera, check the contents Standard AccessoriesCD-ROM Names of the Components Zoom Lever P36, 70 Camera ON/OFF Switch P11Mode Dial P27 Optical Image Stabilizer Button P43Play back the pictures Charge the battery. P12Quick Guide Set the clock. P19Not charged. Charge the battery before Charging the Battery with the ChargerDetach the battery after charging Is completedAbout the Battery charging/number of recordable pictures Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size QualityAspect Ratio Picture Select D/M/Y, M/D/Y or Y/M/D Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Set date and timeAbout the Setup Menu Monitor Setup menu Refer to P20 for the setting methodAuto Review Economy VolumeNO.RESET Beep Beep LevelVideo OUT LanguagePlayback mode P46 Recording mode P28Simple mode P32 About the LCD MonitorRecording guide line Example of histogram HistogramUnder Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram Taking Pictures Take a picture Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeNormal recording Night Portrait P58 Night Scenery P58 Candle Light P60 When the subject is focused, the focus indication lightsPress the shutter button fully Party P61Jitter camera shake FocusingDirection detection function Exposure Select the desired item and set the desired value Taking Pictures in Simple ModeSettings in Simple mode PICT.MODE BeepOther Settings in Simple mode Zoom Audio RECCOL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ Enlarge and shift the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress 4 REV 1k4k8k 8k4k1kTaking pictures using digital zoom Using the Optical ZoomTaking pictures using the extra optical zoom EZ To make subjects appear closer use TeleTaking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Cm to 4.0 m Cm to 2.2 m Available flash settings by recording modeISO80 60 to 1/2000 Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximitySelect the self-timer mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerTake the picture Compensate the exposure toward positive Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Properly exposed Over exposedTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer MODE1Setting and then take pictures Press the single or burst modeButton to switch the burst mode When the burst mode setting is set to UnlimitedRecording pictures basic Playing Back Pictures Select the pictureSelect the pictures Multi PlaybackExamples of 16 screens and 25 screens To return to the normal playback To delete a picture during a multi playbackShift the picture Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards To enlarge the picture ZoomDelete the picture Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select Multi Delete or ALL DeleteSelect the pictures to be deleted Only when selecting Multi DeleteDelete the pictures Select PICT.MODE Using the Mode DialMacro mode Motion picture mode Focus rangePress the shutter button fully to start the recording When the subject is focused, the focus indication a lightsPress the shutter button halfway Available recording time secondsMotion pictures cannot be recorded without audio Night Portrait P58 Night Scenery P58 Scene modeSelf Portrait P63 Technique for Sports mode Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possibleFood mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flashReduction ISO sensitivity is fixed to Auto Age display setting Birthday settingSoft skin mode Technique for Candle light modeTechnique for Party mode Technique for Fireworks modeSetting the shutter speed Press 3/4 to select the exposure time and pressTechnique for Starry sky mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourselfRecording pictures advanced Using the REC mode menu White Balance W.BALANCE AutoAbout the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAdjusted if the flash level is insufficient About the white balanceShutter speed ISO Sensitivity SensitivityNoise Picture Size PICT.SIZE Extra optical zoom mechanism Times. However, if you select a pictureBe extended as shown below 35 mm Picture size and maximum zoom MagnificationAudio Recording Audio REC Area-focusing Spot-focusingAF Assist Lamp AF Assist LampJitter Slow shutter Setting Brightness DarkerDigital Zoom D.ZOOM MorePicture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Colour Effect COL.EFFECTCursor displayed during playback corresponds to 3/4/ 2/1 Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion PicturesTo pause Using the Play mode menu Set the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect ALL or Select StartSelect the picture and set it Setting Favourites FavoriteSelect on to set it Select on to set it Select the picture to be rotated and set it Example When rotating clockwiseRotating the Picture Rotate Select the direction to rotate the pictureSetting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select SINGLE, Multi orTo cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the datePreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel SETAdding Audio to Recorded Pictures Audio DUB Resizing the Pictures Resize Are displayed When the aspect ratio setting isSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set it Trimming the Pictures Select YES or no and set itSelect the picture to trim and set Enlarge or decrease the picture Clean-up Clean UP Select YES to start the clean-upSelect YES to format Initializing the Card FormatDuring formatting, do not turn the camera off Turn the camera and the TV off Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPlaying back pictures with AV cable supplied Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card slotSelect USB Mode Before Connecting to the PC or the PrinterUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPWindows Connecting to a PCThis message appears during data transfer MacintoshDcim PictBridge PTP settingFolder Composition MiscPICTURE. P96 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterWhen the Dpof Select Dpof Print is set. P82 PICTURE. P97Print with Date Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed NUM. of PrintsLayout Select Print Start and then print out the pictureSelect Dpof Picture Dpof pictureSetting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance Screen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode Playback Favourites P79102 Dispose of an unusable battery When you go out, bring charged spare batteriesCharger Message Display Write Error Please Check the Card Read Error Please Check the CardFolder Cannot be Created Subject is not focused properly TroubleshootingRecording Picture cannot be recorded Recorded picture is blurredSome pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor Motion picture recording stops in the middleScreen is too bright or dark Noise appears on the LCD monitorCard is not recognised by the PC Set USB Mode to PictBridge PTP. P92Picture is not played back Is the printer supporting PictBridge?Others Unreadable language was selected by mistake Setting for the auto review function is disabledClock setting is reset AF assist lamp does not turn onMetering mode Power SourcePower Consumption Digital CameraAV OUT/DIGITAL VQT0S74