Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Owner's Manual For Advanced Features page 349

13. Others
Flash
The flash is not activated.
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Is the flash (supplied) turned off?
> Turn on the flash.
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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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(Except for when [Firing Mode] in [Flash] is set to [MANUAL]) 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/Viewfinder
The Monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on.
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If no operations are performed during the set time period, [Auto LVF/Monitor Off]
activated, and the Monitor/Viewfinder turns off.
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When an object or your hand is positioned near the eye sensor, the Monitor display may switch
to the Viewfinder display.
The Monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark.
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Check [Monitor Luminance] setting.
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Perform [Monitor Display]/[Viewfinder].
It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change
significantly for an instant.
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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.
The picture is not displayed on the monitor.
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Does the picture appear on the viewfinder?
> Press [LVF] to switch to monitor display.
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Is the monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing [DISP.].
Monitor and viewfinder do not switch when [LVF] is pressed.
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It is only displayed on the monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
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