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>Cancel the settings of White Balance Bracket  (P91).
> Set Auto Bracket (P146)  or the Burst Mode (P80) to [OFF].
•Is the Self-Timer  (P84) set to [10s / 3pictures]?
•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.  (P34)•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.  (P29)
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera 
firmly with both hands to take the pictures.  (P29)
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer.  (P84)
•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.  (P86)
> Increase the setting for [Noise Reduction] in [Photo Style] or lower the setting for each of the 
items other than [Noise Reduction].  (P134)
> 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.
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.
This is not a malfunction. 
						

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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  (P68) 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] (P145)  set to [ ] or [ ]?
•Has [Side Lever] (P57) 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.  (P95)
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.
(DMC-FZ200) 
The zoom cannot be controlled with the side lever.
Subject cannot be locked.
(AF tracking not possible)
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•If the camera is moved too slowly, the camera has assumed that camera motion was stopped and 
will end the still picture recording.
•If there is a great deal of shaking towards the recording direction while moving the camera, recording 
will end.> When recording with [Panorama Shot], move the camera by trying to trace a small circle parallel 
to the recording direction at a speed of about 8 seconds per revolution (estimated).
•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 this unit is turned 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.  (P58)•Perform [LCD Display]/[Viewfinder]. (P58)
•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.
Recording by [Panorama Shot] is ended before finishing.
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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•In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect 
the pictures you are recording.
•Is the flash closed?> Open the flash.  (P75)
•The flash cannot be used in the following cases:–When using Auto Bracket  (P146)–When recording in [Burst] (except for [ ]) (P80)
–[Scenery]/[Panorama Shot]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Sho t]/[HDR]/[Sunset]/[Glass 
Through]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)  (P107)
•The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction  (P76) has been set.•Is Burst Mode set to [ ]?
•[Rotate Disp.]  (P67) is set to [ ] or [ ].
•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 [Filtering Play] been set for playback?
> Change to [Normal Play].  (P156)
Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
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. 
						

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•Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which 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.  (P68)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. Therefore, 
check well before formatting.)
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Is the clock in the camera set properly?  (P27)•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 Red-Eye Removal ([ ], [ ]) 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 Red-Eye 
Removal function. > It is recommend to take picture with Flash Mode set to [‡ ], [‰] or [ Œ], or [Red-Eye Removal] on 
the [Rec] menu set to [OFF].  (P145)
•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.
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns 
black.
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.
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•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] 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.
•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 exte nded 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.  (P176)
> Check [TV Aspect] setting.  (P66)
•Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)?  (P176)
> Confirm that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is firmly fitted.
> Press [ (] on this unit.
•Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]?  (P66)
> Depending on HDMI terminal of th e TV, the input 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 this unit off and on.
> Set [HDAVI Control] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.)
Motion pictures recorded with this unit cannot be played back on other equipment.
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.
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•Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
•Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?> Set to [PC] in [USB Mode].  (P65, 183)
> Turn this unit off and on.
> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera.
> If there are two or more USB terminal on a single PC, try connecting the USB connection cable 
to another USB terminal.
> 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 monito r does not disappear, disconnect the USB 
connection cable after turning this unit off.
> 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]. (P65 , 188)
> 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.
•Since aspect ratio of a panorama picture differs from normal pictures, it may not always be possible 
to print it correctly.
> Please use a printer that supports panorama pictures. (For details, please see the operating 
instructions of your printer)
> We recommend using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied) to adjust 
the size of the still picture to the print paper size.
Cannot communicate with the PC.
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.
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.
The panorama picture is not printing correctly. 
						

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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 this unit is turned off or during Playback 
Mode. (Sound of lens moving)
•This unit makes a rattling sound etc., when this unit 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.  (P68)
•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.  (P61)•Is the [Highlight] set to [ON]?
•Is [AF Assist Lamp] on the [Rec] menu set to [ON]? (P144)•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.
Others
 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. 
						

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•When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the 
picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is 
caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.> [Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock.  (P27)
•When using the Extended Optical Zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a 
malfunction.
•Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P97)
Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3 k Digital Zoom.
•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders 
with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation.
•If you insert or remove the battery before turning off this unit, the folder and file numbers for the 
pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When this unit is turned on again and pictures are 
taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous 
pictures.
•This is the [Auto Demo] to introduce the features of the camera. Press a button to return the camera 
to the original screen.
The lens clicks.
The clock is reset.
Zooming stops instantaneously.
(DMC-FZ60) 
Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification.
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.
The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers.
When the camera is left alone, the slide show is suddenly displayed. 
						

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