Troubleshooting - The battery discharges too quickly. The battery usage time is short. - Lumix
To troubleshoot "The battery discharges too quickly." "The battery usage time is short.", select your model from the list below.
If your model is not listed Refer to your models Operating Manuals "Troubleshooting" section.
DC-FZ1000M2
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DC-FZ80
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DC-G100
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting If you display the monitor using the viewfinder/monitor automatic switching function, the camera will turn off automatically after being left idle. This mode has options to set for a time period, or display mode.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-G9
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting If you display the monitor using the viewfinder/monitor automatic switching function, the camera will turn off automatically after being left idle. This mode has options to set for a time period, or display mode.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-G95
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting If you display the monitor using the viewfinder/monitor automatic switching function, the camera will turn off automatically after being left idle. This mode has options to set for a time period, or display mode.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-GH5
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting If you enable the automatic viewfinder/monitor switching function and display the ON-monitor recording information screen on the monitor, the camera is automatically turned off when the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-GH5M2
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to a Power Save Mode.
- Press [Menu / Set] →
[Setup] →
[Display Icon] →
[Power Save Mode]
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting Puts the camera to sleep when the recording screen is being displayed on the monitor when automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is active. Options for this setting are [Time to Sleep] and [Method of Activation].
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-GH5S
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting If you display the monitor using the viewfinder/monitor automatic switching function, the camera will turn off automatically after being left idle. This mode has options to set for a time period, or display mode.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-GH6
When connected to Wi-Fi, the battery drains quickly.
Turn the camera off frequently when not in use and consider using [Power Save Mode]
For additional information refer to Power Save Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-GX850
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DC-GX9
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting If you display the monitor using the viewfinder/monitor automatic switching function, the camera will turn off automatically after being left idle. This mode has options to set for a time period, or display mode.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-LX100M2
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
Models DC-S1, DC-S1R
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to a Power Save Mode.
- Press [Menu / Set] →
[Setup] →
[Display Icon] →
[Power Save Mode]
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting Puts the camera to sleep when the recording screen is being displayed on the monitor when automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is active. Options for this setting are [Time to Sleep] and [Method of Activation].
DC-S1 - For additional information refer to Power Save Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-S1R - For additional information refer to Power Save Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-S1H
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to a Power Save Mode.
- Press [Menu / Set] →
[Setup] →
[Display Icon] →
[Power Save Mode]
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting Puts the camera to sleep when the recording screen is being displayed on the monitor when automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is active. Options for this setting are [Time to Sleep] and [Method of Activation].
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-S5
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [6K/4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to a Power Save Mode.
- Press [Menu / Set] →
[Setup] →
[Display Icon] →
[Power Save Mode]
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting Puts the camera to sleep when the recording screen is being displayed on the monitor when automatic viewfinder/monitor switching is active. Options for this setting are [Time to Sleep] and [Method of Activation].
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DC-TS7
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DC-ZS200
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DC-ZS70
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DC-ZS80
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DMC-CM1
The usage time becomes shorter due to various factors, including how often the unit is used, the configuration settings in the unit, the network status, and the apps used. In such cases, please check the [Battery] setting to determine what installed component is consuming the most power.
DMC-FZ1000
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DMC-FZ2500
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DMC-FZ300
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DMC-G85
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
- Power Save LVF Shooting If you enable the automatic viewfinder/monitor switching function and display the ON-monitor recording information screen on the monitor, the camera is automatically turned off when the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DMC-GF7
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto Monitor Off The monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DMC-GH4
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
DMC-GX85
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DMC-LX10
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi) The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for approx. 15 minutes with no Wi-Fi connection. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto Monitor Off The monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DMC-LX100
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to Sleep Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Sleep Mode].
Sleep Mode Settings - [10MIN] [5MIN] [2MIN] [1MIN] [OFF]
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DMC-TS6
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
The battery is consumed faster during recording [GPS log]
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Mode Settings- Auto Power Off - [10MIN] [5MIN] [2MIN] [1MIN] [OFF]
- Monitor Power Save - [ON] [OFF]
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DMC-ZS100
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.
DMC-ZS60
Always turn the camera off when not in use.
Check the recording mode. When [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster. Select [4K Pre-Burst] / [Pre-Burst Recording] only when recording.
Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? If so the battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi. Set the Camera to an Economy Mode.
- Press [Menu] → [Setup] →
[Economy].
Economy Options
- Auto Power Off The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press the shutter button halfway, or turn the camera [ON/OFF] switch to off and then turn it on again.
- Auto LVF/Monitor Off The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. To restore press any button or touch the monitor.
For additional information refer to Economy Mode in the Advanced operating manual.