Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs1 Operating Instructions

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Viewing on TV screen (Continued)
The DMC-ZS1 does not support VIERA Link.
 Available  functions
Use your television’s remote control to operate the camera.
(1) Multiple playback
   Press the red button on your television’s remote 
control to switch between the types of data to be 
played.
•  Playback data type options can be scrolled as follows: 
‘ALL’ → 
 →  →  → ‘ALL’
    Use ▲▼◄►  to select image, and press ‘OK’ to display 
as single image.
    Slideshow settings and other options can be accessed by 
pressing the ‘SUBMENU’ button.
(2)  Single image display
  Press  ◄► to scroll between images.
  Press  ▲ to display recording information.
  Press  ▼ to return to (1) multiple playback.
  
  If single image display has been accessed from ‘ALL’ or  
Press ‘OK’ to start (3) slideshow.
  
  If single image display has been accessed from  or  
Press ‘OK’ to start motion picture playback.
Press ◄►  to rewind/fast forward, or ▼  to stop 
playback. Operation icons
(3) Slideshow 
    Press ‘OK’ to start/pause the slideshow.
   
Press ◄► while paused to scroll between motion 
pictures.
    Press ▼  to stop slideshow and return to (2) single 
image display.
  
  To play motion picture audio during slideshows: To play motion picture audio during slideshows when 
‘ALL’ has been selected, press ‘SUBMENU’, and in the 
‘Slideshow’ settings, set ‘Effect’ to off and ‘Audio’ to on.
  
  Display/hide operation icons Operation icons can be hidden by pressing ‘RETURN’. 
When operations are hidden, they can be re-displayed 
by pressing ‘SUBMENU’.
Operation icons
 Other related operations
  Power  OFF
    The camera’s power can also be switched off when switching the television’s power 
off with the remote control.
 
 Automatic input select
  •   This function automatically switches the television input to the camera \
screen 
whenever the camera’s power is switched on while it is connected via the HDMI mini 
cable. The television can also be switched on via the camera from standby mode \
(if 
‘Power on link’ on the television is set to ‘ON’).
  •   The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certa\
in television 
HDMI sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your te\
levision’s 
remote control (consult your television’s operating instructions for details).
  •   Refer to P.120 if VIERA Link (HDMI) does not function correctly.
  If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, 
read the operating instructions for the devices.
  If the ‘VIERA Link’ setting on the camera (P.26) is ‘ON’, operations via the camera 
buttons will be limited.
  Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enab\
le VIERA Link 
(HDMI) (consult your television’s operating instructions for details).
  If you do not wish to use VIERA Link (HDMI), turn the camera’s ‘VIERA Link’ setting 
(P.26) ‘OFF’.
  ‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) ‘1080i’ is only effective in the following cases:
 • The  tab on the TV screen is selected
  • SLIDESHOW ‘PICTURE ONLY’ is selected
 •   SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY SELECTION’ is selected (except for 
 Travel date)
In all other cases, images will be outputted as ‘720p’.
   If the  tab on the TV screen is selected while ‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) is set to ‘AUTO’ or 
‘1080i’, the screen will go back before the single picture playbac\
k display resumes. This 
is not a fault.
   If the  tab on the TV screen is selected, it will not be possible to select either  
(Travel date),  (AVCHD Lite), or  (MOTION JPEG) in SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY 
SELECTION’. 
						

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In recordingIn playback
1  Recording mode 
( P.29,  P.31)
  Recording quality  (P.80)
  Flash mode (P.43)
  Optical image stabilizer (P.77)
  Jitter alert (P.35)
  Metering mode (P.75)
  Wind cut  (P.80)
  AF tracking (P.34)
  Macro recording (P.45)
  Tele macro (P.45)
2  AF area (P.35)
3 Focus (P.35)
4 
10 Picture size (P.69)
  Recording quality  (P.80)
  Quality (P.70)
  Battery capacity (P.16)
1 
 White balance (P.72)
  ISO sensitivity (P.71)
  /  /  ISO LIMIT (P.70)
  Color mode (P.77)
2 Available recording time ( P.61,  P.64)3  Elapsed recording time ( P.61,  P.64)4  Minimum shutter speed (P.78)
5  Self-timer mode (P.48)
6  Travel elapsed days (P.67)
  Name (P.55)/Travel Location (P.67)
  Age in years/months (P.55)
 Current date/time
7  AF assist lamp (P.78)
 
 Audio recording (P.78)
5  Number of recordable pictures 
(
 P.124,  P.126)
6  Save destination (P.16)
7 Recording state
8 Histogram (P.42)
9  Travel date (P.67)
10 
 Aperture value (P.35)
  Shutter speed (P.35)
  ISO sensitivity (P.71)
  Intelligent ISO (P.70)
11   Focus range (P.47)
 Zoom (P.37) 
  Macro zoom (P.46) 
12  Pre AF (P.75) CONTINUOUS AF (P.80)
  Burst mode (P.76)
  Auto bracket (P.49)
  Multi aspect  (P.50)
  Intelligent exposure (P.76)
  High angle mode  (P.22)
  Auto power LCD (P.22)
  Power LCD (P.22)
  Exposure compensation (P.49)
13 Spot metering target (P.75)
14 Spot AF area (P.74)
 
  CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81)  Clipboard recording mode 
1  PLAYBACK mode1 (P.40)
  Protected picture (P.97)
  Favorites2 (P.95)
2  Text stamped display (P.90)
3 10 Picture size3 (P.69)
  Quality (P.70)
  Battery capacity (P.16)
4   Folder/File number4
(P.24, 40, 102)
  Save destination (P.16)
  Picture number/Total pictures
5 Histogram5 (P.42)
  6  Exposure compensation (P.49)
7  Favorites settings (P.95)
8  Recorded date and time
  Travel destination setting (P.67)/Name (P.55)/
 Title (P.89)
9 
 Destination settings (P.68)
10 Recording information
 
1 month 10 days Age in years/months (P.55)
11   Travel elapsed days (P.67)
12 
 Power LCD (P.22)
13 1 Number of DPOF prints (P.96)
14   6   Motion pictures 
( P.61,  P.64)
   Picture with audio (P.84)
   Cable disconnection warning icon (P.104)
  CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81)
 1 Clipboard playing mode  2 Zoom mark   MOTION PICTURE (P.84)
 3    (DMC-ZS1 only)
 4 Elapsed playback time  5  Motion picture recording time
 6  Recording mode
The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the\
 model that is used.  
						

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In recordingIn playback
1  Recording mode 
( P.29,  P.31)
  Recording quality  (P.80)
  Flash mode (P.43)
  Optical image stabilizer (P.77)
  Jitter alert (P.35)
  Metering mode (P.75)
  Wind cut  (P.80)
  AF tracking (P.34)
  Macro recording (P.45)
  Tele macro (P.45)
2  AF area (P.35)
3 Focus (P.35)
4 
10 Picture size (P.69)
  Recording quality  (P.80)
  Quality (P.70)
  Battery capacity (P.16)
1 
 White balance (P.72)
  ISO sensitivity (P.71)
  /  /  ISO LIMIT (P.70)
  Color mode (P.77)
2 Available recording time ( P.61,  P.64)3  Elapsed recording time ( P.61,  P.64)4  Minimum shutter speed (P.78)
5  Self-timer mode (P.48)
6  Travel elapsed days (P.67)
  Name (P.55)/Travel Location (P.67)
  Age in years/months (P.55)
 Current date/time
7  AF assist lamp (P.78)
 
 Audio recording (P.78)
5  Number of recordable pictures 
(
 P.124,  P.126)
6  Save destination (P.16)
7 Recording state
8 Histogram (P.42)
9  Travel date (P.67)
10 
 Aperture value (P.35)
  Shutter speed (P.35)
  ISO sensitivity (P.71)
  Intelligent ISO (P.70)
11   Focus range (P.47)
 Zoom (P.37) 
  Macro zoom (P.46) 
12  Pre AF (P.75) CONTINUOUS AF (P.80)
  Burst mode (P.76)
  Auto bracket (P.49)
  Multi aspect  (P.50)
  Intelligent exposure (P.76)
  High angle mode  (P.22)
  Auto power LCD (P.22)
  Power LCD (P.22)
  Exposure compensation (P.49)
13 Spot metering target (P.75)
14 Spot AF area (P.74)
 
  CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81)  Clipboard recording mode 
1  PLAYBACK mode1 (P.40)
  Protected picture (P.97)
  Favorites2 (P.95)
2  Text stamped display (P.90)
3 10 Picture size3 (P.69)
  Quality (P.70)
  Battery capacity (P.16)
4   Folder/File number4
(P.24, 40, 102)
  Save destination (P.16)
  Picture number/Total pictures
5 Histogram5 (P.42)
  6  Exposure compensation (P.49)
7  Favorites settings (P.95)
8  Recorded date and time
  Travel destination setting (P.67)/Name (P.55)/
 Title (P.89)
9 
 Destination settings (P.68)
10 Recording information
 
1 month 10 days Age in years/months (P.55)
11   Travel elapsed days (P.67)
12 
 Power LCD (P.22)
13 1 Number of DPOF prints (P.96)
14   6   Motion pictures 
( P.61,  P.64)
   Picture with audio (P.84)
   Cable disconnection warning icon (P.104)
  CLIPBOARD Mode (P.81)
 1 Clipboard playing mode  2 Zoom mark   MOTION PICTURE (P.84)
 3    (DMC-ZS1 only)
 4 Elapsed playback time  5  Motion picture recording time
 6  Recording mode
The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the\
 model that is used.  
						

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Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD mo\
nitor.Message displays
THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED
 Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC mem\
ory card. (P.16)
NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY
 Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.
THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED
 Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.97)
SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED
 Non-DCF images (P.40) cannot be deleted.
  →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26) card to delete.
NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE
 The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded. More than 999 pictures have been set as ‘FAVORITE’. The number of pictures that can be set at once in ‘RESIZE (MULTI)’, ‘TEXT STAMP’, or ‘TITLE 
EDIT’ has been exceeded.
CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE
 DPOF settings, ‘TITLE EDIT’, or ‘TEXT STAMP’ cannot be made for non-DCF images (P.40).
PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN
 Force has been applied to lens (or other component) and camera could n\
ot operate correctly.
  →   Turn on power again.
     (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED/COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED
 Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.
 •   Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
 •   File is not of DCF standard (P.40).
 •   Picture taken or edited on a different device.
NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY/NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD
 There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. 
  →  When you copy images from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy)\
, the images are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR     FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?
 Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  →  Reformat directly using camera (P.26). Data will be deleted.
MEMORY CARD ERROR     FORMAT THIS CARD?
 Card cannot be recognized on this camera.
   →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26).
MEMORY CARD ERROR     PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
 Access to card has failed.
   →  Insert card again.
 Try with a different card.
MEMORY CARD ERROR     MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR
 Card is not of SD standard. Only SDHC memory cards can be used for capac\
ities of 4 GB or 
greater.
READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR     PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
 Data read has failed.
  →  Check whether card has been inserted correctly (P.15).
 Data write has failed.
  →   Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.\
 Card may possibly be damaged. Try with a different card.
MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED 
OF THE CARD
 Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of \
at least 10 MB/s is 
recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘W V GA’, or ‘VGA’. 
 If recording stops even when using a ‘Class 6’ card or card with speed of ‘10 MB/s’ or faster, the data writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it (P.26).
 Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain ca\
rds.
A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED
 Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
  →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26).
Folder number is reset to 100 when performing ‘NO.RESET’ (P.24).
PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV
 AV cable is connected to camera.
 •   To remove message immediately  → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
 •   To change aspect ratio  → Change ‘TV ASPECT’ (P.25).
 USB connection cable is only connected to camera.
  →  Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED
 Use a genuine Panasonic battery (DMW-BCG10PP). Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.
  → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS
 The battery level is low.
  →  Charge the battery before use. (P.13) 
						

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Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD mo\
nitor.Message displays
THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED
 Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC mem\
ory card. (P.16)
NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY
 Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.
THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED
 Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.97)
SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED
 Non-DCF images (P.40) cannot be deleted.
  →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26) card to delete.
NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE
 The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded. More than 999 pictures have been set as ‘FAVORITE’. The number of pictures that can be set at once in ‘RESIZE (MULTI)’, ‘TEXT STAMP’, or ‘TITLE 
EDIT’ has been exceeded.
CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE
 DPOF settings, ‘TITLE EDIT’, or ‘TEXT STAMP’ cannot be made for non-DCF images (P.40).
PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN
 Force has been applied to lens (or other component) and camera could n\
ot operate correctly.
  →   Turn on power again.
     (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED/COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED
 Pictures cannot be copied in following cases.
 •   Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
 •   File is not of DCF standard (P.40).
 •   Picture taken or edited on a different device.
NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY/NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD
 There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. 
  →  When you copy images from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy)\
, the images are 
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR     FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?
 Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  →  Reformat directly using camera (P.26). Data will be deleted.
MEMORY CARD ERROR     FORMAT THIS CARD?
 Card cannot be recognized on this camera.
   →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26).
MEMORY CARD ERROR     PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
 Access to card has failed.
   →  Insert card again.
 Try with a different card.
MEMORY CARD ERROR     MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR
 Card is not of SD standard. Only SDHC memory cards can be used for capac\
ities of 4 GB or 
greater.
READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR     PLEASE CHECK THE CARD
 Data read has failed.
  →  Check whether card has been inserted correctly (P.15).
 Data write has failed.
  →   Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.\
 Card may possibly be damaged. Try with a different card.
MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED 
OF THE CARD
 Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of \
at least 10 MB/s is 
recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘W V GA’, or ‘VGA’. 
 If recording stops even when using a ‘Class 6’ card or card with speed of ‘10 MB/s’ or faster, the data writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
reformatting it (P.26).
 Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain ca\
rds.
A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED
 Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
  →  Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.26).
Folder number is reset to 100 when performing ‘NO.RESET’ (P.24).
PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV/PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV
 AV cable is connected to camera.
 •   To remove message immediately  → Press ‘MENU/SET’.
 •   To change aspect ratio  → Change ‘TV ASPECT’ (P.25).
 USB connection cable is only connected to camera.
  →  Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED
 Use a genuine Panasonic battery (DMW-BCG10PP). Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.
  → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS
 The battery level is low.
  →  Charge the battery before use. (P.13) 
						

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Try checking these items (P.116 - 121) first.
(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
 Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.24).) 
Q&A  Troubleshooting
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.13).
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
 Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23).
  →  Press shutter button halfway to release.
 Battery needs recharging.
Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.
 Battery needs recharging. Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’. (P.23)
  →  Press shutter button halfway to release. 
This unit is turned off automatically. 
  If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional)  and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this 
unit also turns off.
  → If you are not using VIERA Link, set ‘VIERA Link’ to ‘OFF’. (P.26)
Recording
Cannot record pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (record). Built-in memory/card is full.  → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.41).
Cannot record to cards.
 Do not format cards on other equipment.
  → Please format cards with this camera. (P.26)
 For details about compatible cards, see P.16.
Recording capacity is low.
 Battery needs recharging .
  → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (P.13)
  →  If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off 
frequently by using ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23) etc.
 Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memor\
y. ( P.124,  P.126)
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.49).
  ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ is set to fast speeds, e.g. ‘1/250’ (P.78).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
 Camera set to use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ (P.49), ‘MULTI ASPECT ’ (P.50), ‘BURST’ 
(P.76), or the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ (P.56) or ‘FLASH BURST’ (P.57) scene modes. 
Recording (continued)
Focus not aligned correctly. Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varie\
s according to recording mode.) Subject outside of focus range. Caused by jitter or subject movement (P.70, 77).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical image stabilizer ineffective.
 Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer i\
s less effective.
  → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
 Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.48) when using slower shutter speed with ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’.
Cannot use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘MULTI ASPECT ’. Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
 ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
  (Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’ – interference may appear with indoor  pictures.)
  →  Lower ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.71).
  →  Set ‘COLOR MODE’ to ‘NATURAL’ (P.77)
  →   Take pictures in brighter locations.
 Camera set to ‘HIGH SENS.’ or ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene modes. 
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)
Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring.
 Colors may appear unnatural due to the effects of light source.
  →  Use WHITE BALANCE to adjust the coloring. (P.72)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
 Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter s\
peed and  result in slightly changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fau\
lt.
Reddish vertical line (smear) appears during recording.
 This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains 
brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is \
not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.
 We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such  as sunlight when taking pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway.
 Using MultiMediaCard (not compatible with motion picture recording). Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of \
at least 10 MB/s is 
recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘W V GA’, or ‘VGA’. 
 If recording stops even when using a ‘Class 6’ card or card with speed of ‘10 MB/s’ or faster, the data 
writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it (\
P.26).
 With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and \
recording  may end midway.
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)
 If the subject has different colors as the periphery, set the AF area to those colors  specific to the subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (P.73) 
						

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Try checking these items (P.116 - 121) first.
(Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems.
 Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.24).) 
Q&A  Troubleshooting
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P.15), or needs recharging (P.13).
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
 Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23).
  →  Press shutter button halfway to release.
 Battery needs recharging.
Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.
 Battery needs recharging. Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’. (P.23)
  →  Press shutter button halfway to release. 
This unit is turned off automatically. 
  If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional)  and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this 
unit also turns off.
  → If you are not using VIERA Link, set ‘VIERA Link’ to ‘OFF’. (P.26)
Recording
Cannot record pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (record). Built-in memory/card is full.  → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.41).
Cannot record to cards.
 Do not format cards on other equipment.
  → Please format cards with this camera. (P.26)
 For details about compatible cards, see P.16.
Recording capacity is low.
 Battery needs recharging .
  → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). (P.13)
  →  If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off 
frequently by using ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23) etc.
 Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memor\
y. ( P.124,  P.126)
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.49).
  ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’ is set to fast speeds, e.g. ‘1/250’ (P.78).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
 Camera set to use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ (P.49), ‘MULTI ASPECT ’ (P.50), ‘BURST’ 
(P.76), or the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ (P.56) or ‘FLASH BURST’ (P.57) scene modes. 
Recording (continued)
Focus not aligned correctly. Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varie\
s according to recording mode.) Subject outside of focus range. Caused by jitter or subject movement (P.70, 77).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical image stabilizer ineffective.
 Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer i\
s less effective.
  → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
 Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.48) when using slower shutter speed with ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’.
Cannot use ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘MULTI ASPECT ’. Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
 ISO sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
  (Default SENSITIVITY setting is ‘AUTO’ – interference may appear with indoor  pictures.)
  →  Lower ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.71).
  →  Set ‘COLOR MODE’ to ‘NATURAL’ (P.77)
  →   Take pictures in brighter locations.
 Camera set to ‘HIGH SENS.’ or ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene modes. 
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)
Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring.
 Colors may appear unnatural due to the effects of light source.
  →  Use WHITE BALANCE to adjust the coloring. (P.72)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
 Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter s\
peed and  result in slightly changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fau\
lt.
Reddish vertical line (smear) appears during recording.
 This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains 
brighter areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is \
not a fault. This will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.
 We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such  as sunlight when taking pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway.
 Using MultiMediaCard (not compatible with motion picture recording). Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures.  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of \
at least 10 MB/s is 
recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘W V GA’, or ‘VGA’. 
 If recording stops even when using a ‘Class 6’ card or card with speed of ‘10 MB/s’ or faster, the data 
writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it (\
P.26).
 With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and \
recording  may end midway.
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)
 If the subject has different colors as the periphery, set the AF area to those colors  specific to the subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (P.73) 
						

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LCD monitor 
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long peri\
ods.
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.
 Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23). After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6  seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory)
Brightness is unstable.
 Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
  (Does not affect recorded picture.)
Monitor flickers indoors.
 Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluoresce\
nt lighting).
Monitor is too bright/too dark.
 Adjust ‘MONITOR’ setting (P.21). Camera set to ‘LCD MODE’ (P.22).
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distort\
ed when 
touched.
 This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so\
 there is no need  to worry.
Date/age is not displayed.
 Current date, ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.67), and ages in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ (P.55) scene  modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. after start-up, setting chan\
ges, or mode 
changes. They cannot be always displayed.
Flash
No flash emitted. Flash set to ‘FORCED FLASH OFF ’ (P.43). When set to ‘AUTO ’, flash may not be emitted in certain conditions. Flash cannot be emitted in the ‘SCENERY’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘ST\
ARRY SKY’, and 
‘AERIAL PHOTO’ scene modes, or when using ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘BURST’.
 No flash is emitted when recording a motion picture.
Multiple flashes are emitted.
 Red-eye reduction is active (P.43). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) The scene mode is set to ‘FLASH BURST’.
Playback
Pictures have been rotated.   ‘ROTATE DISP.’ is set to ‘ON’.
  (Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictur\
es taken facing  up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait.)
  →  Set ‘ROTATE DISP.’ to ‘OFF’.
Playback (continued)
Cannot view pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (play). No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if in\
serted, from built-
in memory if not).
 Camera set to ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’.
  →  Set playback mode to ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.85).
Folder/file number displayed as ‘-’. Picture is black.
 Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with l\
ow battery.
  →  Use ‘FORMAT’ to delete (P.26).
Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback.
 Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.   ‘CLOCK SET’ is incorrect (P.17).
  (Incorrect date may be displayed in calendar playback on pictures copie\
d to computer  and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the scree\
n. 
 This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
  
 If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, 
white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash 
reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic 
of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in 
every picture.
Blacken red areas of recorded pictures.
 If subjects in pictures taken with RED-EYE reduction flash settings (, , ) 
contain patterns where areas of red are surrounded by colors close to sk\
in colors, the 
digital red-eye correction function may cause these red areas to be blac\
kened.
  → In such cases, using 
, or the  or  flash modes is recommended.
Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures.
 Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts \
lens  aperture during motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be p\
layed in 
other cameras. 
 Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken with this camera may not a\
lways be  able to be played back with cameras by other manufacturers. Playback may\
 also not 
be possible with certain Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX).
    Cameras launched before December 2008, and some cameras launched in 2009\
  (FS, LS Series).
 In some cases, motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this cam\
era cannot be played back by digital cameras from other companies, and they also ca\
nnot be 
played in Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) that were sold before July\
 2008. 
 Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be played in devices that do not support AVCHD. In some cases, motion pictures cannot be played back correctly 
in AVCHD-compatible  devices.  
						

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LCD monitor 
LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long peri\
ods.
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on.
 Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.23). After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6  seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory)
Brightness is unstable.
 Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
  (Does not affect recorded picture.)
Monitor flickers indoors.
 Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluoresce\
nt lighting).
Monitor is too bright/too dark.
 Adjust ‘MONITOR’ setting (P.21). Camera set to ‘LCD MODE’ (P.22).
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distort\
ed when 
touched.
 This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so\
 there is no need  to worry.
Date/age is not displayed.
 Current date, ‘TRAVEL DATE’ (P.67), and ages in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ (P.55) scene  modes are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. after start-up, setting chan\
ges, or mode 
changes. They cannot be always displayed.
Flash
No flash emitted. Flash set to ‘FORCED FLASH OFF ’ (P.43). When set to ‘AUTO ’, flash may not be emitted in certain conditions. Flash cannot be emitted in the ‘SCENERY’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘SUNSET’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘ST\
ARRY SKY’, and 
‘AERIAL PHOTO’ scene modes, or when using ‘AUTO BRACKET’ or ‘BURST’.
 No flash is emitted when recording a motion picture.
Multiple flashes are emitted.
 Red-eye reduction is active (P.43). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) The scene mode is set to ‘FLASH BURST’.
Playback
Pictures have been rotated.   ‘ROTATE DISP.’ is set to ‘ON’.
  (Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictur\
es taken facing  up or facing down may be interpreted as being portrait.)
  →  Set ‘ROTATE DISP.’ to ‘OFF’.
Playback (continued)
Cannot view pictures. REC/PLAY switch is not set to  (play). No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if in\
serted, from built-
in memory if not).
 Camera set to ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’.
  →  Set playback mode to ‘NORMAL PLAY’ (P.85).
Folder/file number displayed as ‘-’. Picture is black.
 Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with l\
ow battery.
  →  Use ‘FORMAT’ to delete (P.26).
Incorrect date displayed in calendar playback.
 Picture edited on computer or taken on different device.   ‘CLOCK SET’ is incorrect (P.17).
  (Incorrect date may be displayed in calendar playback on pictures copie\
d to computer  and then back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the scree\
n. 
 This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
  
 If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, 
white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash 
reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic 
of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in 
every picture.
Blacken red areas of recorded pictures.
 If subjects in pictures taken with RED-EYE reduction flash settings (, , ) 
contain patterns where areas of red are surrounded by colors close to sk\
in colors, the 
digital red-eye correction function may cause these red areas to be blac\
kened.
  → In such cases, using 
, or the  or  flash modes is recommended.
Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures.
 Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts \
lens  aperture during motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this camera cannot be p\
layed in 
other cameras. 
 Motion pictures and pictures with audio taken with this camera may not a\
lways be  able to be played back with cameras by other manufacturers. Playback may\
 also not 
be possible with certain Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX).
    Cameras launched before December 2008, and some cameras launched in 2009\
  (FS, LS Series).
 In some cases, motion pictures and pictures with audio taken by this cam\
era cannot be played back by digital cameras from other companies, and they also ca\
nnot be 
played in Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) that were sold before July\
 2008. 
 Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be played in devices that do not support AVCHD. In some cases, motion pictures cannot be played back correctly 
in AVCHD-compatible  devices.  
						

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TV, computer, printer
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Not connected correctly (P.107, 108). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. TV is not compatible with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory car\
d)
TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
 Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV.
 Card is inserted into TV.
  →  Connect with AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m, 4.9 feet) \
or 
RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m, 9.8 feet), sold separately)  and play on camera (P.107, 108).
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. Check ‘TV ASPECT’ settings (P.25).
VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. 
 Is the HDMI mini cable (sold separately) connected correctly? (P.108)
  →  Check that the HDMI mini cable (sold separately) is fully inserted.
 Is the camera’s ‘VIERA Link’ setting set to ‘ON’? (P.26)
  →  The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certa\
in television 
HDMI sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your te\
levision’s 
remote control (consult your television’s operating instructions for details).
 →  Check the VIERA Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to.
  →   Turn the camera’s power off and on again.
  →   Turn the ‘VIERA Link control (HDMI device control)’ setting on your television 
(VIERA) to ‘OFF’, and then to ‘ON’ again. (Consult your VIERA’s operating 
instructions for details.)
Cannot send pictures to computer.
 Not connected correctly (P.101). Check whether computer has recognized camera. Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’ (P.24).
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).
 Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place. Set mode dial to any except .
I want to play computer pictures on my camera.
 Use the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures from computer to  camera. To save to clipboard, use software to copy from computer to card, then co\
py 
to clipboard folder with ‘COPY’ (P.98) in PLAYBACK menu.
Cannot print when connecting to printer.
 Printer not compatible with PictBridge. Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ (P.24). 
Cannot get the date printing. 
 Make date printing settings before printing.
 •   In shop: Make PRINT SET settings (P.96), and request printing ‘with dates’.
 •   With printer: 
Make PRINT SET settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing. •  With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings. Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ before printing (P.90).
TV, computer, printer (continued)
Edges cut off pictures when printing. Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before pri\
nting.
  (Consult printer operating manual.)
 Pictures taken on  ‘ASPECT RATIO’.
  →  If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
Others
Menu not displayed in desired language. Change ‘LANGUAGE’ setting (P.26).
Camera rattles if shaken.
 This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Cannot set ‘AUTO REVIEW’.
 Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT ’, ‘BURST’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ scene 
modes, and ‘AUDIO REC.’.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati\
ons.   ‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ set to ‘ON’ (P.78).
AF ASSIST LAMP is not illuminated.
   ‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ is set to ‘OFF’. Not illuminated in bright locations or when using ‘SCENERY’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, 
‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘AERIAL PHOTO’, or ‘SUNSET’ scene modes.
Camera is hot.
 Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise. When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the moni\
tor  brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being m\
ade.
  (Does not affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect.
 Camera has been left for a long period.
  →  Reset the clock (P.17).
  (Date will be set to ‘0:00 0.  0.   0’ for pictures if clock is not set.)
 Long time was taken to set clock (clock behind by this amount).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the su\
bject 
become colored.
 Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending o\
n the zoom  ratio, but this is not a fault.
File numbers are not recorded in sequence.
 File numbers are reset when new folders are created (P.102).
File numbers have jumped backwards.
 Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
  (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly re\
corded.)