Troubleshooting - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P127–134).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset]
[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. 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 [Sleep Mode] etc.
The picture cannot be recorded.
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Is the mode set to [Rec] Mode?
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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.
The recorded picture is whitish.
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The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel and gently wipe the lens surface
with a soft dry cloth.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
> Set [Burst]
(P82)
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Has [Hi-Speed Burst]
The subject is not focused properly.
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The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode.
> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
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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.
Battery and power source
Recording
(P21)
of the [Rec] Mode menu to [OFF].
(P59) or [Flash Burst]
Others
(P80)
(P60) in Scene Mode been set?
(P26)
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(P39)
(P38)
(P32)
(P20)
on the