Q&A Troubleshooting

Battery, power

Camera does not work even if power is turned on.

Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging.

LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.

[Sleep Mode] is activated. (→21)

→ Press shutter button halfway to release.

Battery needs recharging.

Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.

Battery needs recharging.

[Sleep Mode] is activated. (→21)

→ Press shutter button halfway to release.

Recording

Cannot record pictures.

REC/PLAY switch is not set to (record).

Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→38).

Recorded pictures look white.

Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).

→ Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

Lens is foggy.

Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.

Adjust the exposure (→46).

[Min. Shtr Speed] is set to fast speeds, e.g. [1/250] (→77).

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

Camera set to use [Auto Bracket], [Burst] (→78), or the [Hi-Speed Burst] (→57) or [Flash Burst] (→57) Scene Modes.

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 (→80).

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.

Use a tripod and the self-timer (→45) when using slower shutter speed with [Min. Shtr Speed].

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Panasonic DMC-TZ18, MC-ZS8 owner manual Troubleshooting

DMC-TZ18, MC-ZS8 specifications

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