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• Check the drive mode setting. (P112)
• Are you using the bracket function?  (P139)
• The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.
• Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]?  (P224)
• Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEA SE]? (P226)
• Is the AF Lock  (P104) applied incorrectly?
• The shutter speed will become slower and the Image Stabilizer  function may not work properly 
when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend using a...

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• Stripes may appear in high ISO sensitivity or depending on the lens you use.
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity.  (P107)
• When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc. , increasing 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.
• When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recor ding under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture,...

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• With recording in a quiet environment, depending on the lenses used, the sound of aperture 
and focus actions may be recorded in motion pictures.
Focus operation can be set to [OFF]  in [Continuous AF]  (P167).
• While recording motion pictures , plugging the aperture of the microphone with a finger may 
reduce the level of audio recording or audio may not record at  all. Also be careful because the 
operation sound of lenses can easily be recorded at this time.
• We recommend recording...

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• It is only displayed on the monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
• Viewfinder of this unit adopts OLED. Screen burn-in may occur  on the screen/viewfinder when 
a same image is displayed for a long period of time, but it does not affect the recorded images.
• Being a characteristic of the viewfinder of this unit, this ph enomenon is not a problem. 
Recorded images are not affected.
• Is the card inserted?
• Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC? If...

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∫General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection• Use within the communication range of the device to be connect ed.
• Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., t hat uses 2.4 GHz frequency 
operated nearby?
> Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use t hem sufficiently away 
from the device.
• When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection wit h other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
(A message such as [Communication...

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• The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, 
the PC will not be recognized.
In [PC Connection] of the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu, change the workgr oup name to that of the PC 
you are connecting to.  (P305)
• Please confirm login name and password are correctly typed.
• When the system time of Mac computer or Windows PC connected t o a camera differs severely 
from that of the camera, the camera cannot be connected to the  computer or PC in some OSs.
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• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? (P308)
> Set the TV input to external input mode.
• Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]?  (P239)
> Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
> Turn this unit off and on.
• Set to [PC] in [USB Mode].  (P239, 313)
• Turn this unit off and on.
• Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when c...

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• Depending on the lens you attach, it may move inside and create a sound. This is not a 
malfunction.
• This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working  (P340); it is not a malfunction.
• It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this  unit is turned on or off, and it is 
not a malfunction.
• The sound, which is caused by the automatic adjustment of the  aperture, is heard when the 
brightness has changed due to, for example, zooming or the move ment of the...

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Cautions for Use
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 res ult in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by  strong magnetic fields...

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• It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places 
where temperature is very low [environments under 0 oC (32  oF), such as ski resorts or 
places at high altitude] for a long period of time.
Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods.
• The performance of the battery (number of recordable pictures/operating time) may decrease 
temporarily when using in a temperature between  s10 oC and 0 oC (14  oF and 32  oF) (cold 
places such as ski...