Q&A Troubleshooting; Battery, Power Problems; Recording Problems - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Operating Instructions Manual

[] FAQ
How do I get the date printed?
@Use DATE STAMP before printing (P.66). (Do not make date printing settings.)
@In shop: Make DPOF settings (R68), and request
printing 'with dates'.
@With printer: Make DPOF settings (R68), and use a
printer compatible with date printing.
@With supplied software (P.11): Select 'with dates'
within print settings.
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Camera does not work even if power is turned on.
@Battery is not inserted correctly (R15), or needs recharging (RI4).
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
@Camera is set to 'POWER SAVE' or 'ECONOMY' (P.20).
, Press shutter button halfway to release.
¢ Battery needs recharging (P.14).
Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.
@Battery needs recharging (P.14).
@Camera is set to 'POWER SAVE' (P.20).
@Camera was left with power on (battery needs recharging).
Use 'POWER SAVE' or 'ECONOMY' (P.20).
Cannot record pictures.
@Mode dial is not set to a recording mode.
@Built-in memory/card is full. _ Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (P.32).
Recorded pictures look white.
@Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc).
Turn on power to extract tens barrel, and clean tens 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.38).
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
@Camera set to use 'AUTO BRACKET' (DMC-TZ3 only) or 'BURST' in REC menu.
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 (R39, 46).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical image stabilizer ineffective.
@Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical image stabilizer is less effective.
........... Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body (P.24).
@Use a tripod and the self-timer (P.35) when using 'SLOW SHUTTER' (P.56).
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