Q&A Troubleshooting

Try checking these items (→117 - 122) first.

If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.)

Battery, power

The camera turns off immediately even with full battery power.

The remaining battery power is low even if new batteries are inserted. ●●The batteries are expended.

●●Depending on the battery brand and the operating temperature, the remaining battery power may not be displayed accurately.

Camera does not work even if the camera is turned on. ●●Batteries are not inserted correctly (→15), or are expended.

Camera switches off as soon as the camera is turned on. ●●[Auto Power Off] is activated (→49).

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button. ●●The batteries are expended.

Recording

Cannot record pictures. ●●Built-in memory/card is full.

→ Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→41).

Recorded pictures look white. ●●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).

Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ●●Lens is foggy (→6).

Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. Adjust the exposure (→63).

Some pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. ●●Camera is set to use [Auto Bracket] or [Burst].

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.

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VQT4V99, DMCLZ30K specifications

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