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Try checking these items (P.84-89) first.
(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu (P.22).)
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.14).
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘ECONOMY’ (P.20).
→ Press shutter button halfway to release.
Battery needs recharging (P.14).
Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.
Battery needs recharging (P.14).
Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ (P.20).
Camera was left with power on (battery needs recharging).
→ Use ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘ECONOMY’ (P.20).
Recording
Cannot record pictures.
Mode dial is not set to a recording mode.
Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.32).
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 (P.10).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc)
occupy most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of actual
picture) → Adjust the exposure (P.38).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
Camera set to use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ (DMC-TZ3 only) or ‘BURST’ in REC menu.
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 (P.39, 46).
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 (P.24).
Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.35) when using ‘SLOW SHUTTER’ (P.56).