20 Most Recent Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera - Page 7 Questions & Answers

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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, such as Picasa.

Turn off CPU, Unplug Power cable, And all usb devices, let it sit for about 20mins. Plug it all back in. Turn on the CPU! Also make sure if your device requires "DRIVERS" or if you have a CD download and install that before anything.

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, such as Picasa.

You're too close for the flash. Either back away from the subjects, shoot without flash, or use a diffuser (try draping a white paper napkin over the flash).

Hi there please follow the steps and let me know the result.
1. Ensure batteries are fully charged & clean the battery connector point in side the battery compartment.
2. Look carefully between the lens and the camera body for any sand, dirt or any damaged etc.
3. Try turning the camera with the lens facing down and shake to dislodge anything stuck
4. Try removing batteries and memory card, wait 5 minutes and refit the battery only.
If no luck then we have to try some things that could possibly result in damaging your camera so should only be tried if happy to take that risk...

5. Try thumping the camera into your other hand, by thumping into your hand you are trying to jar the mechanism loose, by using your hand you will hopefully not do it too hard or it will hurt. You may need to do this a dozen or so times in different places to work. I have found the flat of the camera bottom into the flat of your hand best..
6. If the lens is stuck in the out position then remove the batteries and try twisting the lens first one way then the other, do not apply excessive force when doing this or you can break gears, you are trying to reposition not force... Likewise if the lens looks like it is crooked you can try pushing it back into position. This has a higher chance of doing more harm than the thump so please be careful...
7. Dismantle the camera, not for the faint hearted, you need to dismantle the lens assembly into the main body of the camera

If no luck then only other option is a serviceman I'm afraid, be sure to get a quotes as camera repairs can be uneconomical

It looks like the LCD backlight malfunction. Check the backlight voltage, if you have the voltage there, you need to replace the LCD unit, otherwise the main board is defective.

Sound like a CCD sensor problem; you will need to visit your local photo technician in order to solve it, CCD sensor need to be replaced.CCD image sensor itselft; this is a few commun propblem the manufacturers have stated an intention to correct the problem free of charge, regardless of the current warranty status of the individual camera. For specific details on the repair process. Some of the advisories have noted that for cameras outside warranty, any camera problems unrelated to the CCD sensor issue will be treated as regular unwarrantied service, which is logical.Just as reference, check this Canon article: support-asia.canon-asia.com=notices-digitalcameras-lcdHope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day

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First thing you need is a CD with all the drivers you want to install for your camera.Steps:1. Insert the cd in your laptop/pc2. Open the contents of the cd3. Select the particular drivers you want to install for your camera4. Navigate through all the User Interfaces and keep on clicking next till you reach end of the setup/installation.5. You might need to reboot your pc/laptop as instructed by the software User Interface

This is a common problem with TZ3s. Power the camera on, then puff a little graphite onto the lens cover and coax it open with a tooth pic. Do this, powering the camera on/off till lens opens normally. Add little more graphite if necessary, but sparingly.

Graphite is used because it is extremely slippery, but will not attract dust like an oil will. At the same time, it is black! so you don't want to use anymore than absolutely necessary make lens work. Even then, check to be sure lens itself is clean after, and wipe carefully with an Eyeglass lens cloth only if necessary.

Another option in to remove the lens cover altogether by just pulling the leafs out of the camera. Another option is to sell your working but lens cover problem to a repairman on ebay, and buy a good TZ3 or TZ5 on ebay used, refurbished or new. Good prices if you bide your time.

Don't put in your best bid to the very last minute of the auction. In the mean time, put a camera you are interested in on your MyEbay Watch list and set a reminder alarm on your cell phone about 5 minutes before the auction is to close, then if the price is still good, enter your best bid 30 seconds before the end of the auction. Refresh the auction page on your PC to keep track of the bidding right up to the last 30 minutes so you can see the last remain bid and if it is worth outbidding on this camera. Again, if you are not in a hurry and bide your time, you can get a great buy. There are plenty of these cameras sold every day.

There are several possible causes for "memory card locked", "memory card error", or "no memory card". The most common cause is having the tiny slide switch on the side of the card in the wrong position. The second most common is trying to use a 4GB or higher SDHC card with an older camera made before SDHC format came out. There are also other common causes if the above didn't help, with troubleshooting steps for this problem listed here.

Solution already found thank you and problem resolved.

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This is likely a problem with some settings with your camera, or some damage to your lens. I personally haven;t used one of these camera's but if you can check the settings look for things like color, hue, tint, etc. If it is not a settings issue, you may want to consider having an electronics store take a look at it to check the lens for damage.

Try pressing the DISPLAY button on the back of the camera to see if that corrects the problem.

Do any of the USB ports work with other devices? If no, RMB click on "My Computer" guessing you have windows, from the drop down menu, LMB "Manage" LMB Device manager and check in the window to see if there's a yellow question mark by any of the devices. If so, you need to re-install the driver for that device, possibly this will include your USB drivers.You should find the drivers you need either on a disk supplied by DELL or go to their web site, follow links to support / downloads, entering your PC model details as you go. You should find your way to drivers to download. While you're there, download all and save to disk, just in case you re-install your system again.If other devices do work, there's some sort of conflict going on. the easiest way around this is to buy a universal card reader, a small box which reads all kinds of cards and connects to your PC via USB.

Sounds like a possible bad CCD sensor. This camera had ccd problems.See this link:http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Darntoothysam.Digital.Camera.Repair.952-236-7243/2009/7/Digital-camera-defective-CCD-recall-Get-your-camera-fixed-FREE/301718Call the factory for possible free repair.

Check the menus, if they work, then there is a possible ccd sensor defect.