Panasonic Dmc Fz150 Owners Manual

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[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
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A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used.> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P60) If you execute 
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. 
(P57)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]
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Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect.  (P58)•This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer.  (P166, 
169)
[EDITING OPERATION CANNOT PROCEED AS INFORMATION PROCESSING IS 
ONGOING.]
When a card with pictures deleted or file names changed using a PC or other device is 
inserted into this unit, it will automatically retrieve new information and reconstruct the 
burst groups. The currently retrieving information icon [ ] may be displayed in the 
playback screen for long period of time when there are many image files, and deletion or 
[PLAYBACK] Mode menu cannot be used during this time.
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If you switch the power switch to [OFF] while information is being retrieved, the pictures for 
which information was retrieved up to that point will be saved as a burst group. When you 
switch on again, the information retrieval will restart from the same point.
[Recording failed.]
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You may not record when the recording location is too dark/too bright, or if the subject does 
not have enough contrast when recording in 3D.
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]
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Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine 
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
•If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.
[PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TURN ON THE POWER OF EXTERNAL MICROPHONE.]
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When attaching the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), check the battery status and 
make sure the power is on before use.  (P178) 
						

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P192 to 201) .
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The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.•If you leave the camera on,  the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] etc.  (P56)
•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].  (P59)
•Insert the battery securely all the way in.
•Is the mode dial correctly set?•Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete unnecessary pictures to increase the available memory.  (P44)
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large 
capacity card.
•The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
>  If the lens is dirty, turn the camera off, retract the lens barrel and gently wipe the lens 
surface with a soft dry cloth.
If the problem is not resolved,  it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P58) on the 
[SETUP] menu .
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
Card/battery door does not close.
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
The recorded picture is whitish. 
						

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>Check that the exposure is correctly compensated.  (P76)•Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker.
> Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED]  (P123) to slower speed.
> Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket  (P116).
> Set Auto Bracket  (P77) or the Burst Mode  (P78) to [OFF].
•Is the Self-Timer  (P75) set to [10S / 3PICTURES], or is it set to [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode 
(P92)?
•The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode. > Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.  (P30)•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.  (P27)
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the 
camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures.  (P27)
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer.  (P75)
•Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures 
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity.  (P80)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PHOTO STYLE] or lower the setting for 
each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].  (P109)
> Take pictures in bright places.
•Has [HIGH SENS.] in the Scene Mode been set? If so, the resolution of the recorded picture 
decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a malfunction.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
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This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup 
sensors.
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•When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may 
introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the 
light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
•When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting etc., the colors and screen brightness may 
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
•This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s 
pickup sensors. It appears when the subject has a bright part. Some 
unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a 
malfunction.
It is recorded in pictures or motion pictures.
•It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to 
expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures.•Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.> If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “Class 4” or if you use a 
card that has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, the data-writing speed is lower. 
In such cases, we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format  (P60) 
the card in this unit.
•Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this 
is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
•Is the [CONVERSION]  (P127) set to [ ] or [ ]?
•Has [SIDE LEVER]  (P52) been set to [FOCUS]?
> Set [SIDE LEVER] to [ZOOM].
•Set the AF area to the distinctive color of the subject if there is a part that is different from the 
surrounding color. (P119)
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual 
scene.
Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording.
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.
Object seems to be warped.
Zoom does not operate properly.
The zoom cannot be controlled with the side lever.
Subject cannot be locked.
(AF tracking not possible)
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•It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on 
the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the 
image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. 
This is not a malfunction.
•This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value 
and does not affect the recorded pictures.
•This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or 
when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the 
camera, and it is not a malfunction.
•The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after the power is switched on. This is an 
operation to correct flicker caused by lighting such as fluorescent lights, LED lights etc. and is 
not a malfunction.
•Check [LCD MODE] setting.  (P53)•Perform [LCD Display]/[VIEWFINDER].  (P52)
•Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder?
> Press [EVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display.
•This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
•In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not 
affect the pictures you are recording.
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the 
subject.
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
The LCD monitor/Viewfinder becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
The LCD monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark.
The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.
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•Is the flash closed?> Press [  OPEN] to open the flash.  (P67)
•Flash Mode is not available when Auto Bracket  (P77) or Burst have been set.
•The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction  (P68) has been set.•Is it set to [FLASH BURST]  (P92) in Scene Mode?
•[ROTATE DISP.]  (P149) is set to [ON].
•Did you press [ (]?•Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?
> The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on 
the card appears when a card is inserted.
•Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back by 
this unit.
> It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software in the CD-ROM (supplied) to 
write pictures from PC to card.
•Has [MODE PLAY], [CATEGORY PLAY], or [FAVORITE PLAY] been set for playback?
> Change to [NORMAL PLAY].  (P135)
•Is this a non-standard picture, a picture whic h has been edited using a PC or a picture which 
was taken by another make of digital camera?
•Did you remove the battery immediately after pict ure-taking or did you take the picture using a 
battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above.  (P60)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. 
Therefore, check well before formatting.)
Flash
The flash is not activated.
The flash is activated multiple times.
Playback
The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected 
direction.
The picture is not played back.
There are no recorded pictures.
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns 
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•Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P23)•When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may 
be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken.
•When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([], [], []) is in operation, if you take a picture 
of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to 
black by the Digital Red-Eye Correction function. > It is recommend to take picture with Flash Mode set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ], or 
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode menu set to [OFF]. (P127)
•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may 
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a 
clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a 
malfunction.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD], [MP4] or Motion JPEG may be played back with poor 
picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with 
equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed 
properly.
With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual 
dates on which the pictures were taken.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
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If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white 
round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting 
of particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their 
position differ in every picture.
Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black.
[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.
A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures.
Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back on other 
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•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to external input mode.
•Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be  extended horizontally or vertically or they 
may be displayed with their edges cut off.
•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of 
the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (optional), or with the HDMI mini cable 
(optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera.  (P156)
> Check [TV ASPECT] setting.  (P58)
•Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)?  (P156)
> Confirm that the HDMI mini-cabl e (optional) is firmly fitted.
> Press [ (] on this unit.
•Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]? (P59)
> Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the i nput channel may not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch 
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
> Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
> Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
> Set [VIERA Link] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.)
•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE].  (P58, 166)
TV, PC and printer
The picture does not appear on the television.
The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
VIERA Link does not work.
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>Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the 
camera.
> Check if your PC is compat ible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
> A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not 
format.
> If the [ACCESS] displayed on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB 
connection cable after turning off the power.
> Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/mail address/password) is correct.
> Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
> Confirm that resident software such as virus protection software or firewall is not blocking 
access to YouTube or Facebook.
> Confirm with YouTube or Facebook as well.
•Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge.
> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE].  (P58, 169)
> When using a printer with a cropping or borderless printing function, cancel this function 
before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.)
> When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be 
printed with both ends.
The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.)
The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used)
There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook.
The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
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In the following cases, there is no problem with the camera, so do not worry.
•There is a rattling sound when the camera is shaken while the power is off or during Playback 
Mode. (Sound of lens moving)
•There is a rattling sound etc., when the power is turned on or off, or when switching from 
Recording Mode to Playback Mode. (Sound of the aperture)
•Vibration is felt when zooming. (Movement of the lens barrel motor)•When you hear a clicking or snapping sound from the lens while taking pictures. (The sound of 
the aperture adjusting to changes in light levels)
When this occurs, the image on the LCD monitor may appear to change dramatically. However, 
the picture is not affected.> Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ~] icon to set 
the desired language.  (P61)
•In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
•This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area.  (P55)•Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]?
•Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] Mode menu set to [ON]?  (P126)•The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
•The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance 
or quality of the camera.
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 When shaking the camera, there is a rattling sound.
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Part of the picture is flashing in black and white.
The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
The camera becomes warm.