Camera does not work even if power is turned on

Q&A Troubleshooting

Try checking these items (→92 - 97) 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 (→12), or needs recharging.

The power cuts off during use.

●Battery needs recharging.

●Camera is set to [Auto Power Off]. (→37) → 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 (→31).

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 (→48).

2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.

●Camera is set to use [Burst] (→60).

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 (→40).

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 [ ]. (→56, 59)

Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.

●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.

(Default [Sensitivity] setting is [ ] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)

→Lower [Sensitivity] (→56).

→Take pictures in brighter locations.

●Camera is set to [High Sens.].

(Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity.)

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Panasonic DMC-FH4 Camera does not work even if power is turned on, Power cuts off during use

Models: DMC-S5 DMC-FH4