Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Owner's Manual page 63

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If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue.
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values from the time of purchase.)
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Cannot record pictures.
o REC/PLAY switch is not set to _ (record).
o Built-in memory/card is full. _ Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (_36).
Recorded pictures look white.
o Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
--_ Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
e Lens is foggy (-_5).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark.
o Adjust the exposure (-_57).
[Min. Shtr Speed] is set to fast speeds, e.g. [1t250] (--_92).
Some pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once.
o [iHandheld Nite Shot] is activated in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. (-_27)
Camera is set to use [Auto Bracket], [Burst], [Handheld Night Shot] or [Flash Burst] Scene Modes.
Focus not aligned correctly.
Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to Recording
Mode.)
e Subject outside of focus range.
Caused by jitter or subject movement.
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.
Use a tripod and the self-timer (456) when using slower shutter speed with [Min. Shtr Speed].
Cannot use [Auto Bracket].
o 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] (_86).
-_ Set [Color Mode] to [NATURAL]. (--_93)
Take pictures in brighter locations.
® Camera set to [High Sens.] Scene mode.
(Picture becomes sfightfy coarser in response to high sensitivity)
Under fluorescent lighting, flicker or horizontal bars may be seen.
@This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
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