JVC GC-S5 Flash Mode, Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Press the f Flash button, Red-Eye Effect

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fFlash Mode

The GC-S5 allows you to use or suppress the flash to suit the conditions for the image you want to photograph. The S mark indicates the default setting.

1 Press the [f] Flash button.

• The icons shown on the LCD panel change as shown below.

No icon Flash operates automatically in low light.

Flash operates automatically in red-eye reduction mode.

Forced flash

Flash suppressed

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Auto Flash

The flash operates automatically in dark or backlit conditions.

[i] Red-Eye Reduction

Use this mode to avoid the “red-eye effect” when photographing people in low-light conditions.

The flash emits a pre-flash right before the picture is taken and then flashes again to take the actual picture.

Red-Eye Effect

When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. To minimise the likelihood of the red-eye effect, take the following precautions when you take the picture:

1.Use Red-Eye Reduction mode.

2.Get the subjects to look at the camera.

3.Get as close as possible to the subjects.

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Contents GC-S5 Safety precautions Some do’s and don’ts on the safe use of equipment Above ALLContents Preface Getting Ready Important Information Test Shots Prior to PhotographyAccessories AA-V101 AC Power AdapterHand Strap VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter VU-V108 SmartMedia 8MB, 3.3VFeatures High Quality ImagesNomenclature LCD Panel Viewfinder DisplayUsing the Hand Strap Using the Hand StrapAttaching the Hand Strap Quick Start Guide Getting ReadyFully exhausted battery takes roughly 5 hours to charge Set the Mode dial to r Use the 5 or 6 button toMENU/EXE button Press the MENU/EXE buttonViewing Images Single-Frame Playback Loading the Battery Load the batteryClose the battery cover Direction of the arrowCharging the Battery Power outletPlug the AC power adapter CameraAbout the Battery Battery FeaturesRemaining Battery Capacity Number of Shots AvailableUsing a Domestic Power Outlet Into the power outletInsert the AC power adapter On the cameraSwitching On and Switching Off Switching OnSwitching Off Slide the Power switch to RightUsing a New SmartMedia SmartMediaCompatible SmartMedia Write ProtectionStoring Data Loading and Removing SmartMedia Loading the SmartMediaOpen the SmartMedia cover Insert the SmartMediaRemoving the SmartMedia Remove the SmartMediaUpright How to Hold the CameraOn its Side Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing halfway pressingLightly Pressing fully pressingMode Dial LCD Monitor, Indicator Lamps and Beeps Normal Auto Mode Normal PhotographyTaking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Normal Auto Mode Down fullyPress the Disp button Taking Pictures Using the LCD MonitorLook at the LCD monitor to compose the picture Without lifting your finger off Switch the camera off Insert the small plug onVideo cable supplied into Plug the other endQuality Select ButtonPress the Select button File Size ColorTo Exit Telephoto Mode Telephoto PhotographyPress the 5 x button Then take the pictureTo Exit Macro Mode Macro Close-Up ModePress the m Macro button Flash Mode Auto FlashRed-Eye Reduction Press the f Flash buttonForced Flash Suppressed FlashPlayback PlaybackSet the mode dial to p Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Zoom To Exit Playback ZoomAutomatic Playback Playback Press the 3 or 4 buttonTo select Playback Automatic playback begins To Exit Auto PlaySepia To select SepiaSmooth To select SmoothTo set the level Smoothing effectResize During single-framePlayback, select the frame You want to resizeSet the camera to single Frame or multi-frame Playback CopyPress the MENU/EXE button To bring up the menu screen To select the image to be To Cancel CopyingSelect FRAME-1 and press the MENU/EXE button Select Start Copy Multi-Frame Playback Press the Disp button TwiceLast recorded frame appears To Revert to Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Erasing Images Erasing ImagesSet the Mode dial to e Erasing a Single FrameUse the 3 or 4 button to Press the MENU/EXEButton To erase another frameTo Cancel All-Frame Erase Erasing All FramesTo Cancel Formatting Formatting InitialisationSetup Set the Mode dial to dChange the setting To changeQuality File SizeSharpness LCD Monitor Display SequenceColor Frame No. MemoryBeep Volume Quick SelectDate and Time Reset To Cancel ResetSelf-Timer Mode Set the Mode dial to sTo Interrupt the Self-Timer Compose the picture Press the shutter button Down halfwayManual Mode See Pages 69 to 75 for information on each of the settingsManual Mode Setting the White Balance Select W.BSetting Confirm the settingWhat is White Balance? Select the white balanceSetting the Brightness Adjusting the Exposure Select EVExposure compensation Select the brightnessExposure Compensation Setting the Flash Power If the LCD monitor is switched offSelect Flash Press the Disp buttonContinuous Shots 16-Cont Set the flash brightnessSet the continuous shot Select 16-CONTMenu screen appears Set the Mode dial to L Protecting a Single FrameSelect the frame to be Protected and press the MENU/EXE buttonPerform steps 1 and 2 To Remove Single-Frame ProtectionRemoving Protection from All Frames To Cancel Removal of Protection from All FramesSelect Unprotect ALL Switch on the personal Socket on the cameraConnection cable to Personal computerMode dial to l PC-Mode Downloading Images to a PCAccessories Guide As of April BN-V101 Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery CB-V12 Soft CaseVU-V108 SmartMedia HS-V12 PC and Macintosh Connection KitPlaces to Avoid SmartMedia About the Icons Safety NotesExamples of Icons AWARNING Safety Notes AWARNING ACAUTION ACAUTION ACAUTION Status Explanation Troubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyRemove the battery, then Switches Reinsert it and try again Specifications SystemPower Supply and Others Input/Output TerminalsBattery IndexSetting the brightness Memo Page GC-S5