Troubleshooting - Panasonic DMC-FS15 Operating Instructions Manual

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[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]
• The remaining battery power is low.
> Charge the battery.
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]
• The battery cannot be recognised by the camera.
> Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.
• The battery cannot be recognised as its terminal is dirty.
> Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal.

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P98–104).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P24) on the
[SETUP] menu when taking pictures.
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
• The battery is not inserted correctly. (P14)
• The battery is exhausted.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
• Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P23) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?
> 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 [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P23)
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.
The picture cannot be recorded.
• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P27)
• Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P36)
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Battery and power source
Recording