Panasonic DMC-ZS15, DMC-TZ25 130, Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged

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Q&A Troubleshooting

Try checking these items (→130 - 136) 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

The charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged.

●●Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.

→Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself). (When the USB connection cable is reconnected after the battery is fully charged, the charging lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds.)

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

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

LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. ●●[Sleep Mode] is activated. (→45)

→Press shutter button halfway to release. ●●Battery needs recharging.

Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. ●●Battery needs recharging.

●●[Sleep Mode] is activated. (→45)

→ Press shutter button halfway to release.

This unit is turned off automatically.

●●If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off.

→ If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (→47)

Recording

Cannot record pictures.

●●REC/PLAY switch is not set to (record).

●●Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→37).

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

→Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ●●Lens is foggy (→5).

Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. ●●Adjust the exposure (→57).

●●[Min. Shtr Speed] is set to fast speeds, e.g. [1/250] (→87).

Some pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. ●●Camera is set to use [Auto Bracket] or [Burst].

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.

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Contents Operating Instructions for advanced features Contents Application Record Application View Connecting with other devicesOthers Before use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upCamera handling Carefully observe copyright laws Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →137Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Charging lamp DISP. button REC/PLAY switch →18LCD monitor Exposure buttonAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryCamera status Charge Insert the battery all the way Inserting the batterySlide to the Open position and open the card/battery door Close the card/battery doorCharging the battery Charging the battery through the computerRemaining battery Charging lamp indicationsRecording conditions Recording still picturesRecording motion pictures Viewing picturesInsert the card all the way To remove cardBuilt-in memory approx MB Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryInserting and removing the card optional CardMemory capacity When in operationWhen the MP4 recording mode is used Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeTo cancel → Press / button Setting the clockTurn on the power Press MENU/SET to set Press MENU/SETSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu →39 To change time settingSetting the clock Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording mode Sequence of operationsAim the camera and shoot Turn off the powerSet to View pictures →32 Take a picture Changing recording information displayUseful when subject is not in centre of picture How to adjust focusFirst adjust focus according to subject Return to desired compositionTaking pictures with automatic settings About flashAutomatic Scene Detection About the Happy colour settingSettings Motion DeblurIHDR IHandheld Nite ShotRecording To cancel AF Tracking → Press again Press to set AF Mode to AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions To cancel AF Lock → PressPress the motion picture button to start recording Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button again to end recording Taking motion pictures About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures MP4Motion picture recording in other recording modes Picture Size Burst functionMotion picture recording continues unchanged MP4 Picture SizeHold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards Viewing your pictures Normal PlayView pictures DISP. buttonOperations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Viewing your pictures Normal PlayCapturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still pictureZooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackViewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed pictureTo delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures Deleting picturesExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Setting the menuPress to select a setting, and then press MENU/SET Press / button several timesMotion Picture menu REC/PLAY switch Playback Mode menu REC/PLAY switchUsing Quick menu Shutter Vol Using the Setup menuSettings, notes Shutter TonePower LCD Settings, notes Volume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5LCD Mode Auto Power LCD Cust.Set Mem C1 / C2-1 / C2-2 / C2-3Histogram On / OFF Guide Line Rec. InfoPattern Video Rec Area On / OFF2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFF Economy Sleep ModeLCD Power Save Auto Review 1SEC / 2SECReset setup parameters? No.ResetReset Reset Rec. settings? USB Mode Select on connectionViera Link Output Video OutNtsc / PAL 3D Playback 3D / 2DRotate Disp When a card/built-inRestored. Check Version DispDemo Mode Stabilizer Demo Using the Setup menuLanguage You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Using ZoomZoom In/Out Extra Optical Zoom Zoom types and useOptical Zoom ZoomAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto Taking pictures with flashScene Mode Shutter speeds for each flash modeDefault setting Taking pictures with flashMacro Zoom Taking close-up picturesChanges to Shortest recording distance∗ Zoom Macro ModeFocus range Taking close-up picturesTaking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Set mode dial to Shutter-Priority Mode Aperture-Priority ModeShutter-Priority Mode Press Exposure buttonDetermine aperture and shutter speed and record Manual Exposure ModeManual exposure assist estimate Aperture value/shutter speedSetting Effect Taking Pictures with different picture effectsRecording motion pictures When the scene menu is not displayed →39 Selected scene Scenes for motion pictureSoft Skin Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModePortrait SceneryPanorama Shot Night Scenery SportsNight Portrait HandheldBaby FoodPet Glass SunsetHigh Sens ThroughSet mode dial to Taking 3D pictures 3D Photo ModeTips for recording pictures Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered Cust.Set MemWhen changing the menu settings Set mode dial to / Custom modePress MENU/SET to enter the settings CustomSetting Speed Description Burst functionBurst function Burst function cannot be used in the following casesHow the Face Recognition function works During recording Recording tips when registering face picturesWhen AF Mode is Face Detection During playbackRecord the face picture Registering face picturesRecording with the Face Recognition function Face Recog Editing or deleting information about registered persons To set the Face Recognition function to OFFTravel Date Useful features for travelRecording mode ∗ To record LocationWorld Time Select World Time from the Setup menuUseful features for travel To set summer time→ Select , and press MENU/SET Entering TextEditing text Setting guide Using the Rec menuRecording mode Settings Aspect RatioRecording mode Settings Using the Rec menuFor Rec menu setting procedures →39 Set quality of picture QualityWhite Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White BalanceUsing the Rec menu Setting White Balance manually AWB operational rangeAF Mode Recording mode Settings on / OFF Quick AFRecording mode Settings LOW / Standard / High / OFF Metering ModeFor Rec menu setting procedures →39 For details →74 Face RecogMin. Shtr Speed ResolutionRecording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF About i.ZOOM →51Burst Color ModeDigital Zoom AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal This setting will work only when AF Mode is Face DetectionPictures When Rec Quality is set to VGA in MP4 StabilizerDate Stamp Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFClock Set For details →29 Using the Motion Picture menuRec Mode Recording format EffectMP4 in Rec Mode Using the Motion Picture menuAvchd in Rec Mode What is bit rateContinuous AF Recording mode Settings onWind Cut Display within each burst group Press while the representative picture is being displayedRepresentative picture display Re-acquiring the burst group informationSlide Show Different playback methods Playback Mode2D/3D Settings Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of waysSelect Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET Different playback methods Playback ModeSetup Operations during Slide ShowCalendar Filtering PlayVideo Only Retouching pictures Auto RetouchCreative Retouch Retouching pictures100 Using the Playback menuUpload Set Title Edit Using the Playback menu Uploading to image-sharing websites101 To clear all102 Using the Playback menuText Stamp Video Divide 103Items that can be stamped Resize 104Motion pictures 3D still pictures 105 Cropping106 To cancel → Press MENU/SET againSelect Cancel in step and select Yes FavoritePrint Set Repeat steps and when using Multi up to 999 pictures107 Date print setProtect To cancel while releasing all108 Face Rec Edit109 Copy110 Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch toViewing on TV screen Connect camera to TVViewing on TV screen When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot111 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot112 What is Viera Link HDMI?Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control 113 Other related operations Power OFFWhen operating, refer to the Viera Link operating panel Preparation Set Viera Link to on →47Viewing 3D still pictures Setup menu Playback menu Playback Zoom Delete114 To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D115 Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures116 Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optionalUse PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer For connection procedures →119117 Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computerComputer specifications Using with your PC118 Connect camera to computer 119Copying still pictures and motion pictures Operate with your computerWindows 120Folder and file names on computer Drives are displayed in My Computer or Computer folderDouble-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it 121Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Select the upload destination122 PrintingConnect camera to printer 123 Printing multiple picturesMake settings before selecting Print start Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET 124Print with date and text 125Printing date without Text Stamp 126 List of LCD monitor displaysRecording Playback 127List of LCD monitor displays Message displays 128129 Message displays130 Charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully chargedCamera does not work even if power is turned on This unit is turned off automaticallyTroubleshooting 131132 Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen 133Pictures have been rotated TV screen display different to LCD monitor 134Blacken red areas of recorded pictures Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TVViera Link Hdmi is not working Edges of pictures are cut off when printing135 Computer does not recognise card only reads built-in memory136 Usage cautions and notes 137138 Usage cautions and notes139 About AC adaptor supplied140 Personal Information
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