Troubleshooting - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT1 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P137–144).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P31) on the
[SETUP] menu when taking pictures.
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
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The battery is not inserted correctly. (P20)
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The battery is exhausted.
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Keep the ON/OFF button pressed until the status indicator is turned on.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
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Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P30) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
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The battery is exhausted.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
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The battery is exhausted.
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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. (P30)
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]. (P32)
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.
The picture cannot be recorded.
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Is the mode dial correctly set?
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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. (P46)
The recorded picture is whitish.
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The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> When it is dirty, lightly wipe the surface of the lens with soft and dry cloth.
Battery and power source
Recording
Others
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