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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P186–194).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P63) on the
[SETUP] menu.
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.
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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] Mode etc. (P59)
This unit is turned off automatically.
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If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn
off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off.
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (P61)
The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.
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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.
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Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.
Taking pictures is not possible.
The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed.
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Is the subject focused?
> [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures
until the subject is in focus. If you want to be able to take a picture when you press the
shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the
[CUSTOM] menu to [OFF]. (P131)
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You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large
capacity card.
The recorded picture is whitish.
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Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with finger print or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry
cloth.
> Refer to P178 when the image sensor gets dirty.
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VQT3A48
Battery and power source
Recording
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