Panasonic DMC-FT5/DMC-TS5 operating instructions 253, Recording

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Recording

The picture cannot be recorded.

•Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?

>Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P46)

•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large capacity card.

The recorded picture is whitish.

•The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.

>When it is dirty, lightly wipe the surface of the lens with soft and dry cloth.

•Is the inside of the lens fogged?

>There is condensation. Refer to “When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)” on P8 for what to do.

The recorded picture is too bright or dark.

>Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P71)

•Setting the [Min. Shtr Speed] to faster speed might make the picture darker.

>Set the [Min. Shtr Speed] (P109) to slower speed.

Multiple pictures are taken at one time.

>Set Auto Bracket (P72) or [Burst] (P111) of the [Rec] menu to [OFF].

The subject is not focused properly.

•The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode.

>Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.

•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P37)

•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P30)

The recorded picture is blurred.

The Optical Image Stabiliser is not effective.

>The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P30)

>When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer. (P70)

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