Troubleshooting - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P308–324).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset]
[Setup] menu.
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
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The battery is exhausted.
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Charge the battery.
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If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.
This unit is turned off automatically.
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If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn
the TV off with the remote control for the TV, this unit is also turned off.
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].
Card/battery door does not close.
• Insert the battery securely all the way in.
The battery becomes flat too quickly.
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Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? The battery can become flat quickly
when connected to Wi-Fi.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.
Recording
Taking pictures is not possible.
The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed.
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Is the subject focused?
> [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take
pictures until the subject is in focus. If you want to be able to take a picture when you press
the shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the
[Custom] menu to [RELEASE].
(P30)
(P156)
308
(P54)
(P51)
(P53)
(P51)
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