Is it bad for a camera to continually change settings

It sounds like the Continuous Mode is set as the default setting for your Leica D-Lux 3 camera. To change the default mode, you can consult the camera's manual for instructions on how to navigate the camera's menu and change the default setting to a different mode such as single shot or aperture priority.

You may want to reset your camera to default settings
I looked into this, and I searched "change settings" on this website:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=12012#SupportDetailAct

Look in the manual or consult the mfrs website for advice

Hi,

The Flash mode in the Camera can be changed by pressing the Right Arrow button (>) continuously which will change the settings from Flash Forced ON, Slow Synchro and Flash Forced OFF.

Flash Level can also be adjusted in the Camera by selecting the Flash Level option from the Shooting Menu of the Camera.

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I have the same problem. Just tried a new battery. Same problem. :( I would love to hear any suggestions!!

I recently had the same frustrating problem. The top of the camera has a little black button that can change from continuous mode or single picture mode. It has to be on single picture mode to change the flash setting. After this is changed you can press the flash setting onthe dial and change the setting. I hope it works for you.

There are three battery type settings in the set up menu: Alkaline, COOLPiX(NiMH) and Lithium. Might be worth looking at. To be continued.

When "Set clear" is set to OFF on the camera, a desirable setting can continuously be held. Even if the power is turned OFF, it can be held before the setting is changed.

When "Set clear" is set to OFF on the camera, a desirable setting can continuously be held. Even if the power is turned OFF, it can be held before the setting is changed.

Turn off Continuous AF (auto focus) to prevent recording camera noise during video capture. When you turn off Continuous AF, you may notice a narrower area of focus or depth of field, especially if you zoomed to a telephoto position before recording. Turn the Mode dial to Video, then press the Menu button. Highlight the Continuous AF menu, then press the OK button. Highlight Off, then press the OK button. (On is the default.) Press the Menu button to turn off the menu screen. This setting remains until you change it, change the Mode dial, or turn off the camera.