Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM1 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features page 331

14. Others
Flash
The flash is not activated.
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Is the flash closed?
> Open the flash.
• When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated.
> Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [EFC].
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When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], the flash is not activated.
> Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF].
The flash is activated 2 times.
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The flash is activated 2 times.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red-Eye Reduction
set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
Monitor
The Monitor is too bright or dark.
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Check [Monitor Luminance] setting.
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Perform [Monitor Display].
It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change
significantly for an instant.
• This occurs due to the aperture of the lens changing when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, or when the brightness of the subject changes. This is not a malfunction.
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This may occur more often when a bright lens, such as the interchangeable lens (H-H020A), is
used for recording in brightly lit outdoor environments.
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the Monitor.
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This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
Noise appears on the monitor.
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In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the monitor.
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