Troubleshooting - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be
improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P24)
n Battery and power supply
Conditions
The camera will not turn
on.
The picture is not
displayed on the LCD
monitor.
The camera turns off
soon after turning it on.
n Shooting
Conditions
The picture cannot be
recorded.
The recorded pictures
are pale.
There is dirt on the lens.
The recorded picture is
too bright or dark.
The subject is not
focused properly.
Sometimes two or three
pictures are taken with a single
press on the shutter button.
The recorded picture is
blurred. The optical
image stabilizer is not
effective.
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Is the battery inserted correctly? Check the direction of the battery.
Is the battery sufficiently charged?
Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
Is the power save mode (P23) or economy mode (P23) activated?
Press the shutter button halfway to deactivate these modes.
Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? Use
a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
• Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? Use
a battery that has been sufficiently charged.
• If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
Turn the camera off frequently by using power save mode
(P23) or economy mode (P23) etc.
Is the mode dial correctly set?
Is there any memory capacity left on the built-in memory or
the card?
Before recording, delete some pictures. (P37)
Stains, such as fingerprints, may be on the lens. If the surface
of the lens is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth.
Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P48)
The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.
To set the proper mode for the distance to the subject, change
the focus switch position or rotate the mode dial.
Is the subject out of the focus range? (P29)
Have you taken a picture with jitter?
Is the camera set in auto bracket (P49) or burst mode (P51)?
When taking a picture in shaded areas or indoors, the shutter
speed becomes slow and the Optical Image Stabilizer function
may not work properly. In this case, we recommend holding the
camera with both hands firmly to take pictures (P28).
Causes
Causes