Panasonic DMC-FX5 Digital Camera - Page 118
Troubleshooting, Battery and power source, Recording
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Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P118-123). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P25) 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. (P16) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on. • Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P24) 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. (P24) 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? (P20) • 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. (P38, 89) 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. (P34) The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P52) • Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker. > Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed. 118 VQT1Q36