Panasonic DMC-TS3 owner manual 176, Recording

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Recording

The picture cannot be recorded.

•Is the mode set to Recording Mode? (P29)

•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. (P42)

•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power 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 P6 for what to do.

The recorded picture is too bright or dark.

>Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P63)

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

>Set the [Min. Shtr Speed] (P106) to slower speed.

Multiple pictures are taken at one time.

>Set Auto Bracket (P64) or [Burst] (P107) of the [Rec] Mode menu to [OFF].

•Has [Hi-Speed Burst] (P74) or [Flash Burst] (P75) in Scene Mode been set?

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. (P32)

•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P31)

The auto-focus and other operations are not working normally.

•Turn the power on again. If the operations are still not working normally, remove the power and consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center.

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