Troubleshooting - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Basic Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P107 –P112).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P29) on the
[Setup] menu.
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Please also refer to the "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)", which describes
more detailed information.
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. (P29)
The subject is not focused properly.
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The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P21)
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There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P27)
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Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]? (P103)
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Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]? (P102)
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Is the AF Lock (P55) applied incorrectly?
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
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The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places.
> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P20)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42) when taking pictures with a slow
shutter speed.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and
LED lighting fixture.
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This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's
pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
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Is [Electronic Shutter] set to [ON]? (P56)
> If you set [Electronic Shutter] to [ON] and slow down the shutter
speed, the stripes may appear less intense.
Others
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