Panasonic DMC-FT20 / DMC-TS20 series Error 39'0: Format error

Digital camera · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error code39'0

Format error occurs because the camera task finish process times out. The manual's first action is: “IN MEMORY”

Model
Panasonic DMC-FT20 / DMC-TS20 series
Display shows
Format error (39'0)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 24

What 39'0 means

Format error p. 24

Common causes

  • Camera task finish process time out. p. 24

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • CAUTIONDischarge Capacitor on Flash P.C.B.. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on Flash P.C.B. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on Flash P.C.B. when servicing. p. 4

What to do

  1. IN MEMORY p. 24

If 39'0 is still not resolved

  • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. p. 6
    “FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER COVER To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.”

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