Message Displays

Meanings of main messages displayed on the camera screen, and response methods.

Card

[Memory Card Error]/[Format this card?]

It is a format that cannot be used with the camera.

Either insert another card, or back up any necessary data before formatting. ([Card Format])

[Memory Card Error]/[This memory card cannot be used]

Use a card compatible with the camera. (Memory Cards That Can Be Used)

[Insert memory card again.]/[Try another card]

Unable to access the card. Reinsert the card.

Insert a different card.

[Read Error]/[Write Error]/[Please check the card]

Failure to read or write data.

Turn off the camera, reinsert the card, and then turn it on again.

The card may be broken.

Insert a different card.

[Recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]

The card does not meet the writing speed requirements for recording.

Use a card of a supported Speed Class. (SD Cards That Can Be Used with This Camera)

If the recording stops even when you are using a card that meets the specified Speed Class rating, the data writing speed of the card is getting slow.

We recommend backing up data, and formatting. ([Card Format])

Lens

[The lens is not attached properly. Do not push lens release button while lens is attached.]

Remove the lens once, and then attach it again without pressing the lens release button. (Attaching a Lens)

Turn on the camera again, and if it is still displaying, contact the dealer.

[Lens attachment failed. Please make sure the lens is attached correctly.]

Remove the lens from the camera body and gently wipe the contacts on the lens and the camera body using a dry cotton swab.

Attach the lens, turn on the camera again, and if it is still displaying, contact the dealer.

Battery

[This battery cannot be used]

Use a genuine Panasonic battery.

If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer.

If the terminal of the battery is dirty, remove the dirt and dust from the terminal.

[The life span of this battery is starting to decline and should be considered for replacement. To maintain reliability refrain from using this battery.]

The battery has deteriorated. Try not to use that battery.

Others

[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted]

Images that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be deleted.

Back up any necessary data before formatting the card. ([Card Format])

[A folder cannot be created]

The maximum number of folder numbers has been reached, so new folders cannot be created.

After formatting the card, execute [File Number Reset] in the [Setup] ([Card/File]) menu. ([File Number Reset])

[Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error]

Turn off and on the camera.

If the message is displayed even when doing this several times, contact the dealer.

[The fan is not functioning correctly.]

The fan has stopped. Turn off and on the camera. If the fan does not work after turning the camera off and then on again, consult the dealer.

The temperature of the camera will rise if you continue to use the camera with the fan stopped. Do not use over long periods of time.