Panasonic DMC-FS3, DMCFS3S, DMCFS3K, DMCFS3A Troubleshooting, Battery and power source, Recording

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Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P98–103).

If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures.

Battery and power source

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

•The battery is not inserted correctly. (P14)

•The battery is exhausted.

The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.

•Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P23) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?

>Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.

•The battery is exhausted.

The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.

•The battery is exhausted.

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

>Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P23)

The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.

•Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.

•Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?

>Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.

Recording

The picture cannot be recorded.

•Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P26)

•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. (P36)

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 (P11) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.

The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.

•Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k)?

>Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P32)

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