Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Owner's Manual page 212

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The camera makes a noise when turned [ON].
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This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working (P195); it is not a malfunction.
There is a sound from lens unit.
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It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when the power is turned [ON] or [OFF],
and it is not a malfunction.
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You may hear a sound from the lens and image in the LCD monitor may suddenly change when
the brightness has changed by zoom operation or moving the camera, but there is no effect on
recording.
The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
> Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [
the desired language.
Part of the picture is flashing in black and white.
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This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area.
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Is the [Highlight] set to [ON]?
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp
The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
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Is [AF Assist Lamp] on the [Custom] menu set to [ON]?
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The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
The camera becomes warm.
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The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance
or quality of the camera.
The clock is reset.
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If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
> [Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please reset the clock.
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.
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When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in
folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation.
The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers.
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If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera's power off, the folder
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is
then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which
should have been assigned to previous pictures.
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(P73)
(P156) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
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] and then select the [~] icon to set
(P155)
(P156)
(P27)