Troubleshooting - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Basic Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures.
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] 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.
This unit is turned off automatically.
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Is the linked operation of VIERA Link enabled?
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].
The subject is not focused properly.
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The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.
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There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.
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Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]?
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Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]?
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Is the AF Lock (P43) 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 (P49) when taking pictures with a slow
shutter speed.
Striping or flicker appears under lighting such as a fluorescent or LED lighting fixture.
The subject appears distorted.
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This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
When a subject moves across the image very fast, the subject may appear slightly distorted.
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Are you taking pictures with the electronic shutter?
> When using the electronic shutter, lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the
horizontal stripes.
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When noticeable flicker or striping is seen under lighting such as a fluorescent or LED lighting
fixture, you can reduce the flicker or striping by setting up [Flkr Decrease] and fixing the shutter
speed. It is possible to select a shutter speed from [1/50], [1/60], [1/100], or [1/120].
You can set the shutter speed manually in the Creative Video Mode. (P34)
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