I love my camera but I can't figure out how to disable this message: "Please review the precautions before using under water." Anyone have a hint?
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You can enter the camera's SETUP menu and select the "Precautions" option and turn off the feature.
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I have used it outside. Water got into it once and the camera died. While researching other cameras (they all looked the same) I saw a reset procedure....power off, hit reset and hold, power on, release reset after 10 seconds. It brought the camera back to life. It is now better protected to avoid a repeat.
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I am unable to take pictures at all under water. The photo quality out of water is great.
506856
can't say for sure have not used it that far out yet. camera for me works ok so far but I can not say for sure if the integrity of the cable under water is good. I hope it is just a defective cable you have. that's all I can tell you right now.
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I would say try to find a way to reset the camera to all it's default settings to see if it was just something silly you pressed/touched. If that doesn't work, check your return policy. Other than that.....um....try a hammer.
1207541
I have never had that problem but I would say that it is probably the shutter moving quickly. That is the only "moving" part on this camera. I would call them for their suggestion. I have never had a problem with their customer service. 800-847-8269
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Hello, i had a similar problem. When i turned on the camera a warning message show the display. And it was cause the protector lens was put in. You have to turn on the camera without the protector.
950344
Sorry man I have not used it yet. On my others camera it is a setting I can change. I'll look at the camera when I get home and see if I can help out. I have been out of town. I'll get back this weekend
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My sister and I both had this camera and we had the same problem. I think that once you start having issues with this camera there is no going back. I would just upgrade. We never figured out why the glitch occurred.
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Sony says you can take pictures under water. They warn that the battery/memory card door must be closed of course.
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if you still about to buy Lumix - i recommend you STOP and DONT BUY it...the very first time my camera dip in sea water it got leaked...warantee not honored - SUCKS - waste of money !!!!
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Have not used the camera underwater. I don't think it is really meant for that and it is not a touch screen model.
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Hi, I don't have advice- but have the same problem! I'm frustrated that I purchased this camera and now can probably not return it!!! Good luck!! let me know if you find any tricks to get better pictures.
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I can't help you with this. my camera has always been & will be used only under dry conditions. Nothing in the Specs says that this model is waterproof. dust sealing against its sensor might be an official feature that is YET to be tested. you might want a leather half case to give it more grip. Presumingly, it is not sealed against waterfalls. Good luck
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If you have it attached to a power switch inside the house just turn it off. The unit will revert to giving a warning when turned back on and begin taking photos or clips again.
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I wouldn't recommend that. I went less than ten feet in water and it ruined the camera. Fortunately I was just within warranty and it was repaired for a small fee but I haven't tried it in water since.
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I purchased this a week before a trip to the Caribbean. ON examination, I felt the battery door was rather weak so I also purchased a plastic pouch specifically made for putting a non waterproof camera in, so that I could take it underwater without problems. The pouch worked well except that on hot and humid days it became cloudy... so I removed this camera from the pouch to try to get a photo of a sting ray swimming by. The first time I used it in the water, without the pouch it leaked.... I sent it to Sony who sent me a replacement, but I didn't have it to use during the remainder of my vacation. While still under warranty the replacement had another problem almost near the end of the warranty period. The internal battery can only be charged with the door open and while in the camera. A tiny plastic thing about the size of the head of a pin holds the battery in place when it's being charged. That came off so I sent it again to Sony, but they said this was not a warranty issue and wanted about $90 to repair it. I liked the quality of the photos and video... I also like the panoramic feature for taking that type of shot... But I don't trust the water proof claim as it did not work for me... and the issue of not having another option to charge the battery is problematic. If there were some way to charge the battery, I'd be able NOT to have this repair done, because the battery will remain in the camera with the door closed... I just cannot charge it, because the door must be open. I decided not to pay for the repair, because the way technology advances I'll be able to find another water proof camera (Or maybe just use the plastic pouch) and won't have the issue of trouble charging the battery with some other new camera. I don't think the camera was well designed for the water proof feature... I find it awkward not to be able to charge the battery now. I don't suggest this without additional waterproof protection for use in the water. It takes lovely photos but the design for water is not what it should be.