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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS4 Digital Camera Questions & Answers
Battery doesn't hold charge for more than a week
All batteries will eventually fail to hold a charge. The battery chemistry and how you charge it can change how long the battery will last. The DMC-FS4 has a Lithium-ion battery so it shouldn't have as much of the memory issue of older rechargeable batteries. (This is the "you routinely recharge the battery when it's at 50% then it always stops working at 50% charge" problem.) How old is your battery? Eventually you will need a new battery but the time to replacement will depend on the number of recharge cycles. With a Li-ion battery, I'd expect several thousand recharges before failure. Temperature and usage will effect this. The battery does lose charge even when not used. Be careful, some versions of the firmware look for Panasonic's specific batteries or a "that match the Panasonic rigorous specs". I've seen a few devices where the charger failed before the battery. If a new battery doesn't seem to be charging, replace the charger. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells
I have problems with my
The best way to download pictures from your camera to a computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to the computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program, such as iPhoto on Windows or Windows Photo Gallery or Picasa ( http://picasa.google.com ) on Windows.
I locked my card, not
SD and SDHC cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.
The memory card is locked
SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.
If that doesn't do it, try another card.
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According to ehow:
Turn off your Canon 1000D and
remove the memory card, lens, battery and time/date secondary battery.
The secondary battery is a small, round battery about the size of a dime
found in the same compartment as the main battery. It is located in a
vertical slot. Slide out the secondary battery by pressing your finger
on the battery and pulling it toward you.
Place the body cap on your
camera to keep dust out. Attach the front and back lens caps on your
lens to prevent scratches and other damage.
Let the camera sit for 20 minutes. This will clear the camera's memory.
Place the date/time secondary battery and a fully charged primary battery in the camera and turn it on.
Press the shutter release button
(the button you push to take a picture). If you are still receiving an
Error 99, the problem is most likely caused by the camera body itself.
The camera body must be serviced by a professional camera technician.
Turn off the camera and insert
the memory card. Turn the camera back on and press the shutter release
button. If you are receiving an Error 99, the error is most likely
caused by the memory card. Turn off your camera and insert a different
memory card. Turn the camera back on and press the shutter release
again.
Turn off the camera and reattach
the lens. Turn on the camera and press the shutter release button. If
you receive an Error 99, turn the camera off and remove the lens.
Turn the camera so that it is
face down, and gently clean the lens contacts on the camera body with a
number 2 pencil eraser or soft cloth. The lens contacts are the eight
small, gold pieces on the bottom of the lens mount. Be careful not to
let any of the eraser scraps fall into the camera body.
Turn the lens so that the side
that attaches to the camera is upside down. Use the eraser or soft cloth
to clean the lens contacts on the lens, being careful not to let any
eraser scraps fall into the lens.
Reattach the lens to the camera.
Turn on the camera and press the shutter release button. If you are
receiving an Error 99, the error is most likely caused by the lens. Take
the lens to a professional camera technician for repair.
I have downloaded photos before
Consider NOT connecting the camera to the computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.
Cant download photos off my
Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.
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Good day,
This tip will explain a few methods on how to try and fix your lens if it is stuck or you get a lens error on your screen.
Please
note that all these methods are used at the users own risk and that I
can not be held responsible for any damages or losses that occur while
trying these methods.
1. If your camera is still under warranty, send your camera to the manufacturer to be replaced or fixed professionally.
2. If your camera is out of warranty try these methods.
- Make sure your batteries are fully charged.
- Remove the batteries for 10min. Replace the batteries and see if the problem persists.
- Try compressed air. This method can be useful if there
are any sand or any other object stuck in the lens motors. Use
compressed air with a fine tip. Direct the air between the camera body
and lens and move in a circular motion around the lens to complete a
full rotation.
- You can also try to tap the padded USB cover firmly on a
flat surface like a table. This is sometimes a surprisingly effective
method.
- The last method is to try and force the lens. Turn of
your camera and place it on its back on a flat surface. Look at the
spacing between the lens and the body and see if the gap is consistent
all the way around the lens. If the gap is not even it is likely that
the camera fell while the lens was extended. Now VERY GENTLY push down on the lens were the gap is the biggest until you her a "click". This will indicate that the lens is back in place. Try powering back on.
- If the lens does not extend or it extend and retracts
turn of the camera. Hold the camera in your one hand and with the other
hand turn the one part of the lens in a circular motion. Rotate both
sections of the lens until you hear a "click". This will indicate that the lens popped back in place. Power the camera back on.
- The last method you can use is to turn the lens while powering on the camera until you hear a "click". Power the camera of and back on to see if it works.
If
any of the methods listed above failed to work for your lens problem it
would be wise to take it on to a professional to get your camera
repaired.
Thanks for taking the time to read my tip and feel free to let me know if it was of any help.
Regards
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I have a DMC-FS42 and the memory card is locked
The memory card may be physically locked. If you remove the memory card from the camera look at the side of the card. There is a small lock that can be slid up and down on the side of the card. Make sure the lock is off. If you cannot tell which direction is locked switch it and then try it in the camera.
If you have pictures on the card try to download them with a card reader first then attempt to format the card in the camera by going into the camera menu.
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