Panasonic DMC-FZ300 Operating Instructions Manual page 55

The flash fires twice.
• The flash fires twice. (Except when [Firing Mode] (→51) of [Flash] is set to [MANUAL]) When red-
eye reduction is set, the firing interval will be longer. Make sure that the subject does not move until
the second firing is completed.
Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.
• A card is not inserted in the camera.
• There is no picture on the card to play back.
• Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on
the camera.
→ It is recommended to use the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software in the DVD (supplied) to write
pictures from PC to card. (→46)
• [Playback Mode] (→52) is set to other than [Normal Play].
→ Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play].
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.
• Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was
taken by another device?
• Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery.
→ Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→15)
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen.
• The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may be displayed with poor
picture quality.
Motion pictures taken with this camera cannot be played in other cameras.
• Even if a motion picture is played back on a compatible device, it may have bad picture quality or
sound quality upon playback, or it may not be played back. Also, the recording information may not
be displayed correctly.
It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point
is not displayed.
General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection
• Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network.
• Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency
operated nearby?
→ Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away from
the device.
• When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the
connection may be disrupted. (A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
• When this unit is placed on a metal table or shelf, the connection may not be established easily
because the camera is affected by radio waves. Use the camera away from metal surfaces.
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