Troubleshooting - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P146–154).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset]
[Setup] menu when taking pictures.
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.
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].
Card/battery door does not close.
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Insert the battery securely all the way in.
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.
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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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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.
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Setting the [Min. Shtr Speed] to faster speed might make the picture darker.
> Set the [Min. Shtr Speed]
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
> Set [Auto Bracket]
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Has [Hi-Speed Burst]
Battery and power source
(P11)
Recording
(P18)
(P85) to slower speed.
(P84) or [Burst] (P87)
(P57) or [Flash Burst]
Others
(P83)
of the [Rec] Mode menu to [OFF].
(P58) in Scene Mode been set?
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(P42) on the
(P41)
(P44)
(P33)