Others

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P210 to 219).

If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P65) on the [Setup] menu.

Battery and power source

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

The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.

•The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.

•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.

>Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc. (P63)

This unit is turned off automatically.

•If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn the TV off with the remote control for the TV, this unit is also turned off.

>If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (P66)

Card/battery door does not close.

•Insert the battery securely all the way in.

Recording

The picture cannot be recorded.

•Is the mode dial correctly set?

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

>Delete unnecessary pictures to increase the available memory. (P49)

•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.

>If the lens is dirty, turn the camera off, retract the lens barrel and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.

The recorded picture is too bright or dark.

>Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P79)

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

>Set the [Min. Shtr Speed] (P141) to slower speed.

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DMC-FZ200, DMC-FZ60, DMC-FZ60K, DMC-FZ200K specifications

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