Why won't my camera turn on?

There are a number of reasons your camera might not turn on. Most likely you'll need to replace a dead or malfunctioning battery. For other possible fixes, check the troubleshooting guide.

My Lumix TZ3 often either wouldn’t turn on or switched itself off at inconvenient moments, with the red no battery flashing light showing. I cleaned the battery contacts to no effect. With the battery flap open, I found the camera worked if I pressed the battery in. All I then did was put a thin compressible strip on the battery before closing the camera. Problem solved!

thank you for this however my eventually wouldnt work at all the battery would retain charge , like you say pressing the battery in and out made it work for a time but if it was switched off you would have to start again. I sent it away to the people who mend this make, They were extremely helpful giving me a quote in advance, it was mended and back with me by return post. yes it wasnt cheap but neither was the camera and I am glad to have it back working so at a moments notice I can take pictures without a load of messing. Jeannie

it has been i think 6 years since i used it but i need it for my youtube and we charged it over night and i oned but than offed i was weird what should i do ps.lumis is awsome and your page helps so much

The most obvious answer is to clean the camera and battery contacts. Use electronic contact cleaner and dry the contacts with qtips. Did it this morning - worked like a charm!