Troubleshooting - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX85 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

12. Others

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset]
the [Setup] menu.
Battery and power source
When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound from the camera.
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The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabiliser. This is not a malfunction.
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.
This unit is turned off automatically.
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[Economy] is enabled.
The charging lamp blinks.
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This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or
very low.
> Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient
temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range,
and try charging again.
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If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.
The battery becomes flat too quickly.
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When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster.
> Select [
] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.
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Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time?
The battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.
Recording
Taking pictures is not possible.
The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed.
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Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [FOCUS]?
You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus.
(P318
(P223)
to P327).
(P19)
(P223)
318
(P226)
(P212)
on