Panasonic Dmc Fh6 Owners Manual
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Message displays
[Memory Card Error] [Memory card parameter error]
●Card is not of SD standard.
●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Mem\
ory Cards are
supported.
[Read Error]/[Write Error] [Please check the card]
●Data read has failed.
→ Check whether card has been inserted correctly ( →12).
●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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-90.png "Page 91
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Message displays
[Memory Card Error] [Memory card parameter error]
●Card is not of SD standard.
●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Mem\
ory Cards are
supported.
[Read Error]/[Write Error] [Please check the card]
●Data read has failed.
→ Check whether card has been inserted correctly ( →12).
●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...")
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Try checking these items (→92 - 97) first.
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may reso\
lve the issue.
(Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are \
returned to their
values from the time of purchase.)
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
●Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging.
The power cuts off during use.
●Battery needs recharging.
●Camera is set to [Auto Power...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-91.png "Page 92
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Try checking these items (→92 - 97) first.
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may reso\
lve the issue.
(Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are \
returned to their
values from the time of purchase.)
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
●Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging.
The power cuts off during use.
●Battery needs recharging.
●Camera is set to [Auto Power...")
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Recording (Continued)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
●When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasin\
g the shutter speed may
introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light
source and do not indicate a malfunction.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire
screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-92.png "Page 93
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Recording (Continued)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life.
●When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasin\
g the shutter speed may
introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light
source and do not indicate a malfunction.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire
screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter...")
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Flash
No flash emitted.
●Flash set to [Forced Flash Off] (→45).
●The flash is unavailable when using [Burst] (other than [Flash Burst] DMC-FH6 ) or when using
[Scenery], [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], or [Glass Through] Scene Modes.
Multiple flashes are emitted.
●Red-Eye Reduction is active ( →45). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes from appearing red.)
●[Burst] is set to [Flash Burst] DMC-FH6 (→60).
Playback
Pictures have been rotated.
●[Rotate Disp.] is set...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-93.png "Page 94
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Flash
No flash emitted.
●Flash set to [Forced Flash Off] (→45).
●The flash is unavailable when using [Burst] (other than [Flash Burst] DMC-FH6 ) or when using
[Scenery], [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], or [Glass Through] Scene Modes.
Multiple flashes are emitted.
●Red-Eye Reduction is active ( →45). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes from appearing red.)
●[Burst] is set to [Flash Burst] DMC-FH6 (→60).
Playback
Pictures have been rotated.
●[Rotate Disp.] is set...")
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Playback (Continued)
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures.
●When digital red-eye correction (, ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-
colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction func\
tion may blacken the red
areas.
→ We recommend setting the Flash Mode to
, or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before
recording.
The sound of recorded motion pictures is not audible.
●Be sure not to block the microphone with your fingers when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-94.png "Page 95
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Playback (Continued)
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures.
●When digital red-eye correction (, ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-
colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction func\
tion may blacken the red
areas.
→ We recommend setting the Flash Mode to
, or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before
recording.
The sound of recorded motion pictures is not audible.
●Be sure not to block the microphone with your fingers when...")
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Q&A Troubleshooting
TV, computer, printer (Continued)
The card is not recognized by the computer.
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
●Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
●When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to fo\
rmat the card, but do not
format it.
●If [Access] remains displayed on the LCD monitor, turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB
cable.
Uploading to YouTube or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-95.png "Page 96
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Q&A Troubleshooting
TV, computer, printer (Continued)
The card is not recognized by the computer.
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
●Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
●When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to fo\
rmat the card, but do not
format it.
●If [Access] remains displayed on the LCD monitor, turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB
cable.
Uploading to YouTube or...")
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Others
Menu not displayed in desired language.
●Change [Language] setting ( →39).
Camera rattles if shaken.
●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati\
ons.
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] ( →62).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated.
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF].
●Not illuminated in bright locations.
Camera is hot.
●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-96.png "Page 97
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Q&A Troubleshooting
Others
Menu not displayed in desired language.
●Change [Language] setting ( →39).
Camera rattles if shaken.
●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati\
ons.
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] ( →62).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated.
●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF].
●Not illuminated in bright locations.
Camera is hot.
●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not...")
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Usage cautions and notes
When in use
●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not\
a fault.
●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (\
such as microwave
ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noi\
se adversely affecting the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-97.png "Page 98
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Usage cautions and notes
When in use
●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not\
a fault.
●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (\
such as microwave
ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noi\
se adversely affecting the...")
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Usage cautions and notes
Memory cards
●To prevent damage to cards and data
• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and stat\
ic electricity.
• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty\
or wet.
●When disposing of/transferring memory cards
• If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera o\
r computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-98.png "Page 99
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Usage cautions and notes
Memory cards
●To prevent damage to cards and data
• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and stat\
ic electricity.
• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
• Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty\
or wet.
●When disposing of/transferring memory cards
• If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera o\
r computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not...")
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Usage cautions and notes
Lens
●If lens is dirty:
Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.)\
. Turn the power on, hold the
extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surfac\
e with a soft, dry cloth.
●Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.
●Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from
bag, etc.
When using a tripod or unipod
●Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65783/w64_dmc-fh6_en_adv_om_d-99.png "Page 100
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Usage cautions and notes
Lens
●If lens is dirty:
Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.)\
. Turn the power on, hold the
extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surfac\
e with a soft, dry cloth.
●Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.
●Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from
bag, etc.
When using a tripod or unipod
●Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when...")
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