Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5K Basic Operating Instructions Manual page 39

The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual
scene.
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When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed
may introduce slight changes to brightness and colour. These are a result of the characteristics
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
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When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting,
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting, etc., the colours and screen brightness may
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
The flash is not activated.
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Is the flash (supplied) turned off?
> Turn on the flash. (P11)
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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 monitor displays distorted images.
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The monitor may display distorted images in high ambient temperatures, but this does not
affect images to be recorded.
The outlines of fluorescent lights and other bright light sources flicker on the monitor.
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This is a characteristic of the camera's monitor and is not a malfunction. Images to be recorded
will not be affected.
Horizontal stripes appear when the monitor is viewed from an angle in an outside
environment exposed to strong sunlight.
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This is a characteristic of the camera's monitor and is not a malfunction. Images to be recorded
will not be affected.
The picture is not played back.
There are no recorded pictures.
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Is the card inserted? Is there a picture on the card?
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Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC?
If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit.
> It is recommended to use the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software in the DVD (supplied) to write
pictures from PC to card.
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Has [Playback Mode] been set for playback?
> Change to [Normal Play].
Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back on other
equipment.
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The picture quality or sound quality of recorded motion pictures may be deteriorated even when
these are played back with the compatible devices. Also, recording information may not be
displayed correctly.
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