20 Most Recent Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 16 Megapixel Compact Camera - Silver 7.6 cm 3" LCD - 12x Optical Zoom - Optical IS - 4608 x 3456 Image - 1280 x 720 Video - PictBridge - HD Movie Mode - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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Send it to a Panasonic repair center. If it's under warranty still, then it should be covered. If not , they will give you an estimate.

There is usually a legend near the start of the manual which shows you all of the icons you will see and what they mean. I downloaded this manual. The manual takes you through step by step on each feature. It has clear images of the icons and what they do. http://www.manualscamera.com/manuals/panasonic/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FS37.pdf

My TZ10 problem was the opposite, the cover wouldn't open. I just resorted to surgery with needle-nose pliers and a carefully wielded Stanley knife, and removed the cover completely without opening up the camera or the lens assembly. No big deal not having a lens cover, the thing lives in a leather case and it doesn't take a moment to wipe the lens with a tissue if it gets dusty. The camera is 4 years old anyway. Solved by 'amputation'.

If the camera recorded nothing there is nothing to transfer.

To be able to put something on a computer setting up a connection a;one is not enough. It is like connecting a cable. If you don't have a program to get the pictures from the connected device it newer will work. Always first install the software, then connect the device. Like with an USB cable and device. Check if Panasonic put some software on the disk that came with the camera. Perhaps even the software to manage your pictures (over USB) will work.

The user manual for the device usually contains, among other things. these codes in it: Panasonic DMC FX100 manual

Instructions on how to change the date and time as well as a variety of other settings can be found in the user manual for the camera: Panasonic DMC F2 manual

It is possible that you got a discounted non international version. They sometimes sell them at a reduced cost. But... Go to Panasonics website and download the owners manual and see if you can navigate as the manual shows. Send them an email if the menu item is missing. If not make a Japanese friend.

Panasonic Customer Phone Number Shortest Wait Best Support Phone Number

800-211-7262

• Talk to a Human Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages.
• Average Wait: 8 mins - Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM EST Sun 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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