Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Operating Instructions Manual page 219

The picture cannot be recorded.
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Is the mode dial correctly set?
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Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory.
The recorded picture is whitish.
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The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel
surface with a soft dry cloth.
The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.
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Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom was near [W] (1k)?
> Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures.
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Was this a picture taken in [PIN HOLE] in My Colour Mode?
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated.
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Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker.
> Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
> Unset the settings of [MULTI FILM]
> Set [AUTO BRACKET] (P78), [ASPECT BRACKET]
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Has [HI-SPEED BURST]
The subject is not focused properly.
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The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode.
> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
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The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.
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There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the
camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures.
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer.
Others
Recording
(P143) to slower speed.
(P126)
(P100) or [FLASH BURST]
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(P9)
(P54)
(P77)
or White Balance Bracket (P133).
(P79) or [BURST]
(P101) in Scene Mode been set?
(P45)
(P47)
(P43)
(P62)
and gently wipe the lens
(P144) to [OFF].
(P74)