Panasonic DMC-SZ9 manual 201, 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 available space in the memory. (P42)

•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 on the camera, eject 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. (P64)

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

>Set the [Min. Shtr Speed] (P93) to slower speed.

Multiple pictures are taken at one time.

>Set [Auto Bracket] (P65) or [Burst] (P95) 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. (P33)

•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P26)

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. (P26)

>When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer. (P63)

Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible.

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

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