Panasonic DMC-S5, DMC-FH4, DMC-S2, DMC-FH6 Taking pictures with flash, Light may damage subject

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Taking pictures with flash

Recording mode:

Press to display [Flash]

Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type, operations

 

 

Uses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Auto]

 

 

Normal use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

••Automatically judges whether or not to flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Auto/Red-Eye]∗

 

 

Taking pictures of subjects in dark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

••Automatically judges whether or not to flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

places

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(reduce red-eye)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Forced Flash On]

 

 

Taking pictures with backlight or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

••Always flash

 

 

under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]∗

 

 

Taking pictures of subjects against a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

••Automatically judges whether or not to flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take

 

 

nightscape (tripod recommended)

 

 

 

 

 

 

brighter pictures)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Forced Flash Off]

 

 

Places where flash use is prohibited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

••Never flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

∗

Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies

 

 

according to brightness of subject.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the

 

appears with the flash icon, red-eye

 

 

is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is

(Face

 

 

Detection))

 

 

 

 

●●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera

during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may

be negligible.

 

 

●●

 

 

Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash

 

or look at it from close range (a few centimetres away).

 

Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/

 

light may damage subject).

 

 

●●

 

 

Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.

 

●●

 

 

Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode

 

is changed.

 

 

No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g.

) are flashing

Flash

●●

 

(flash is charging).

 

 

●●If light from the flash on a subject is insufficient, neither the proper exposure nor White Balance is not achieved.

●●The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases: ••Slow shutter speed

••[Flash Burst] is set DMC-FH6

●●Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.

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Contents
DMC-FH4 DMC-S5 DMC-S2 Operating Instructions for advanced featuresContents Application Record Connecting with other devicesApplication View OthersCondensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling No compensation for missed shots Always take a test shot firstCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →98Optional accessories Standard Accessories16 15 Names and Functions of Main PartsNames and Functions of Main Parts For shop display purpose onlyLeft cursor button Right cursor button Up cursor buttonDown cursor button Names and Functions of Main PartsDetach the battery after charging is Charging batteryCompleted About batteries that you can use with this unitRecording conditions by Cipa standard Charging batteryInserting and removing the card optional/ the battery To remove Inserting and removing the card optional/the batteryPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Compatible memory cards optionalType of Card Capacity When in operation Remaining battery and memory capacityRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still picturesSetting the clock Press the Power buttonPress MENU/SET Setting the clock To change time settingRecording mode Set Rec menu →55 or Setup menu →35 as requiredSequence of operations Holding the camera Flash, self-timer, and other functionsZoom In/Out Sequence of operationsPress the shutter button and take pictures Press the Playback button Press Mode buttonUse cursor button to select a picture to be played back Focus display Taking pictures with automatic settingsSettings About the Happy colour settingAutomatic Scene Detection About flashAuto Power Off 5 MIN End recording Taking motion pictures Motion Picture ModePress the Playback button Viewing your pictures Normal PlayScroll through pictures Changing recording information displayViewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and pressViewing your pictures Normal Play Press the W side of the zoom button Zooming in and viewing Playback ZoomPress the T side of the zoom button Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackViewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Press to delete displayed picture Deleting picturesDeleting pictures To delete multiple up to 50/To delete all picturesSetting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETPress / button several times Setting the menu Setup menuMenu type Making the camera more convenient to use →35Settings, notes Using the Setup menuTo set summer time Clock SetVolume 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Settings, notes Beep LevelBeep Beep ToneAuto Power Off MIN. / 5 MIN. / 10 MIN. / OFF Settings, notesReset Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters?Ntsc / PAL Output Video OutTV Aspect Rotate DispRestored. Check When a card/built-inDemo Mode Stabilizer Demo FormatTaking pictures with your own settings First adjust focus according to subject How to adjust focus Return to desired composition Focus displayZoom position Shortest focusing distance How to adjust focus Focus rangeYou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Using zoomOptical Zoom Zoom types and useExtra Optical Zoom ZoomLight may damage subject Taking pictures with flashAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Shutter speeds for each flash modeTaking pictures with flash Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures according to the scene Portrait Taking pictures according to the scene Scene ModeSoft Skin SceneryPanorama Shot Taking pictures according to the scene Scene Mode Night Portrait SportsNight Scenery FoodPet BabySunset High SensRecording mode Settings Using the Rec menuSetting guide Picture SizeSettings Intelligent ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 Using the Rec menuRec Quality SensitivityWhite Balance Setting White Balance manuallyAF Mode Recording mode Settings on / OFF ResolutionRecording mode Settings on / i.ZOOM / OFF ExposureBurst DMC-FH6 SettingsPicture Aspect Ratio Recording mode Settings / OFFColor Mode AF Assist LampRed-Eye Removal Stabilizer Recording mode Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp Clock SetDifferent playback methods Playback Mode Setup Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SETFiltering Play Select the method to narrow down the displayed picturesCategory Recording information such as Scene Modes Calendar Auto Retouch Retouching picturesUse cursor button to select on and press MENU/SET Select a still picture to retouch during playback and pressBeauty Retouch DMC-FH6 Menu item SettingsSet the effects Use cursor button to select Yes and press MENU/SETReallusion is a trademark of Reallusion Inc Using the Playback menu Upload SetUploading to image-sharing websites Resize Using the Playback menu To clear allCropping DMC-FH6 Using the Playback menuFavorite Print Set DMC-FH6 Protect To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SETCopy Viewing on TV screen When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slotConnect camera to TV Turn on TV Turn on camera Press the Playback buttonViewing on TV screen Using the supplied software Using with your PCPHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 LE Windows XP/Vista/7 LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP/Vista/7Using with your PC Installing supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIOCheck the environment of your PC Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied softwareConnect camera to computer Copying still pictures and motion picturesWhen using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS To cancel connectionFolder and file names on computer WindowsUploading pictures to image-sharing websites Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start itSelect the upload destination To cancel print Press MENU/SET PrintingConnect camera to printer Printing multiple pictures Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the cameraUse cursor button to select the item and press MENU/SET Print with date and textRecording List of LCD monitor displaysList of LCD monitor displays PlaybackMessage displays Read Error/Write Error Please check the card Memory Card Error Memory card parameter errorMessage displays Folder cannot be createdCamera does not work even if power is turned on Power cuts off during use. Battery needs rechargingCannot record pictures Troubleshooting Multiple flashes are emitted No flash emittedPictures have been rotated Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screenSound of recorded motion pictures is not audible Blackened red areas in recorded picturesSound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up TV screen display different to LCD monitorCannot print the date Edges cut off pictures when printingLens makes a clicking noise Clock is incorrectFile numbers are not recorded in sequence Usage cautions and notes When in useUsage cautions and notes Memory cards100
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