Troubleshooting - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures (P119–125).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P27) 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. (P17)
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The battery is exhausted.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
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Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) 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.
• If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P26)
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 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P22)
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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. (P40, 90)
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 (P12) and gently wipe the lens
surface with a soft dry cloth.
The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.
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Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k)?
> Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P36)
Battery and power source
Recording
Others
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