JVC GC-S5 manual Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash

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[f] Forced Flash

In this mode, the flash always operates.

Use Forced Flash to shoot pictures in backlit conditions or artificial light (fluorescent lighting, etc.), to shoot portraits against night scenes, or in Macro mode.

nNOTES

•When you shoot a portrait in Forced Flash mode against a night scene, the shutter speed is slower (slow-synchro photography) and the camera shake warning is displayed. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake if the viewfinder lamp flashes green, the camera shake icon “B” appears if the LCD monitor is ON, when the shutter button is pressed.

•In Macro mode, the flash only operates when Forced Flash (aP.39) is specified.

[g] Suppressed Flash

Use Suppressed Flash mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to have any effect, such as theatre performances or indoor sporting events.

This mode stops the flash from operating.

∗If you use Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions, the shutter speed is slower and the camera shake warning is displayed. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake if the viewfinder lamp flashes green, the camera shake icon “B” appears if the LCD monitor is ON, when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

nNOTE

When the camara is set to Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, or Suppressed Flash mode, the flash mode automatically reverts to Auto when you switch the camera off or if the Auto Power Off function is triggered.

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Contents GC-S5 Safety precautions Above ALL Some do’s and don’ts on the safe use of equipmentContents Preface Getting Ready Test Shots Prior to Photography Important InformationAA-V101 AC Power Adapter AccessoriesHand Strap VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter VU-V108 SmartMedia 8MB, 3.3VHigh Quality Images FeaturesNomenclature Viewfinder Display LCD PanelAttaching the Hand Strap Using the Hand StrapUsing the Hand Strap Getting Ready Quick Start GuideFully exhausted battery takes roughly 5 hours to charge Use the 5 or 6 button to Set the Mode dial to rMENU/EXE button Press the MENU/EXE buttonViewing Images Single-Frame Playback Load the battery Loading the BatteryClose the battery cover Direction of the arrowPower outlet Charging the BatteryPlug the AC power adapter CameraBattery Features About the BatteryNumber of Shots Available Remaining Battery CapacityInto the power outlet Using a Domestic Power OutletInsert the AC power adapter On the cameraSwitching On Switching On and Switching OffSwitching Off Slide the Power switch to RightSmartMedia Using a New SmartMediaCompatible SmartMedia Write ProtectionStoring Data Loading the SmartMedia Loading and Removing SmartMediaOpen the SmartMedia cover Insert the SmartMediaRemove the SmartMedia Removing the SmartMediaOn its Side How to Hold the CameraUpright Pressing halfway pressing Pressing the Shutter ButtonLightly Pressing fully pressingMode Dial LCD Monitor, Indicator Lamps and Beeps Normal Photography Normal Auto ModeTaking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Down fully Normal Auto ModeLook at the LCD monitor to compose the picture Taking Pictures Using the LCD MonitorPress the Disp button Without lifting your finger off Insert the small plug on Switch the camera offVideo cable supplied into Plug the other endPress the Select button Select ButtonQuality Color File SizeTelephoto Photography To Exit Telephoto ModePress the 5 x button Then take the picturePress the m Macro button Macro Close-Up ModeTo Exit Macro Mode Auto Flash Flash ModeRed-Eye Reduction Press the f Flash buttonSuppressed Flash Forced FlashPlayback PlaybackSingle-Frame Playback Set the mode dial to pTo Exit Playback Zoom Playback ZoomPress the 3 or 4 button Automatic Playback PlaybackTo select Playback Automatic playback begins To Exit Auto PlayTo select Sepia SepiaTo select Smooth SmoothSmoothing effect To set the levelDuring single-frame ResizePlayback, select the frame You want to resizePress the MENU/EXE button To bring up the menu screen CopySet the camera to single Frame or multi-frame Playback Select FRAME-1 and press the MENU/EXE button To Cancel CopyingTo select the image to be Select Start Copy Press the Disp button Twice Multi-Frame PlaybackLast recorded frame appears To Revert to Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback Erasing Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Frame Set the Mode dial to ePress the MENU/EXE Use the 3 or 4 button toButton To erase another frameErasing All Frames To Cancel All-Frame EraseFormatting Initialisation To Cancel FormattingSet the Mode dial to d SetupChange the setting To changeFile Size QualitySharpness LCD Monitor Display SequenceFrame No. Memory ColorQuick Select Beep VolumeDate and Time To Cancel Reset ResetSet the Mode dial to s Self-Timer ModeTo Interrupt the Self-Timer Compose the picture Press the shutter button Down halfwaySee Pages 69 to 75 for information on each of the settings Manual ModeManual Mode Select W.B Setting the White BalanceConfirm the setting SettingWhat is White Balance? Select the white balanceSelect EV Setting the Brightness Adjusting the ExposureExposure Compensation Select the brightnessExposure compensation If the LCD monitor is switched off Setting the Flash PowerSelect Flash Press the Disp buttonSet the flash brightness Continuous Shots 16-ContMenu screen appears Select 16-CONTSet the continuous shot Protecting a Single Frame Set the Mode dial to LSelect the frame to be Protected and press the MENU/EXE buttonTo Remove Single-Frame Protection Perform steps 1 and 2Select Unprotect ALL To Cancel Removal of Protection from All FramesRemoving Protection from All Frames Socket on the camera Switch on the personalConnection cable to Personal computerPC-Mode Downloading Images to a PC Mode dial to lBN-V101 Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery CB-V12 Soft Case Accessories Guide As of AprilVU-V108 SmartMedia HS-V12 PC and Macintosh Connection KitPlaces to Avoid SmartMedia Examples of Icons Safety NotesAbout the Icons AWARNING Safety Notes AWARNING ACAUTION ACAUTION ACAUTION Status Explanation Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingRemove the battery, then Switches Reinsert it and try again System SpecificationsInput/Output Terminals Power Supply and OthersIndex BatterySetting the brightness Memo Page GC-S5