Troubleshooting - Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P119–127).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET]
[SETUP] menu when taking pictures.
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
• The battery is not inserted correctly.
• The battery is exhausted.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
• Is [SLEEP MODE] (P24)
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
• The battery is exhausted.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
• The battery is exhausted.
• If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [SLEEP MODE] Mode etc.
The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.
• Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to
charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.
• Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.
Others
Battery and power source
(P13)
Mode active?
- 119 -
(P25) on the
(P24)