Troubleshooting - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P355–370).
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. 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 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.
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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
This unit suddenly turns off during recording.
> When the camera is overheating during recording due to a high ambient temperature or
continuous recording, [
camera will turn off automatically to protect itself. If the camera turns off, recording will be
disabled until it cools down.
(P32)
] flashes. If a message is displayed after [
355
(P59)
(P55)
(P58)
(P55)
] flashes, the
on the