Panasonic DMC-FZ20GN Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash, To open the flash

Page 37

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

SCN1 SCN2

When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition.

∫To open the flash

Press the [ OPEN] button.

OPEN

∫To close the flash

Press the flash until it clicks.

•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

•The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [] while the flash closes.

∫Switching to the appropriate flash setting

: AUTO

The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appear red in the picture) by triggering the flash at

1 second before actually recording the picture.

•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

: Forced ON

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording condition.

•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction

•When you set to [PARTY] in scene mode (P56), the flash mode is set to Forced ON/Red-eye reduction.

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction When you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature makes the shutter speed slow when the flash is activated, so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

•Use this when taking pictures of people in front of a dark background.

: Forced OFF

The flash is not activated in any recording condition.

•Use this when taking pictures in places where the use of the flash is not permitted.

37

Image 37

Contents Model No.DMC-FZ20GN Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyAbout the Lens If you will not be using the camera for a long timeAbout illustrations in these operating instructions About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Slide Show Dpof PrintAudio DUB TrimmingBattery Pack CGA-S002E Standard AccessoriesSD Memory Card 16 MB RP-SD016B Lens Cap VYK0W96 Strap VFC4078 Lens Hood VYQ32347 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 Names of the Components20 21 22 Insert the battery and the card. P13 Charge the battery. P11Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesDetach the battery Charging the Battery with the ChargerAttach the battery to the charger Connect the AC cable About the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the BatteryInserting/Removing the Card About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optionalApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Lens Cap Strap Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapAttaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Setup menu. P22 Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET from Set date and timePreparation Setup Menu 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Menu FunctionsNO.RESET VolumeReset USB ModeOFF Scene MenuLanguage Playback mode P44 Recording mode P30About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Diopter adjustmentOut-of-frame display Recording guide lineExample of histogram HistogramTaking Pictures Programme AE Take a pictureAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure When recording with LCD Monitor ViewfinderCorrect posture for taking good pictures Position of feetJitter camera shake FocusingExposure Programme shift Example of Programme shift Press Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewEnlarge and shift the picture To make subjects appear closer use Tele Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear further away use Wide Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashTo open the flash To close the flashShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Available flash settings by recording modeAUTO¢ ISO80Adjusting flash output Switch the self-timer setting Taking Pictures with the Self-timerFocus on the subject to take the picture Under exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures Taking Pictures using Burst ModeNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Select the picture Playing Back PicturesPictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screenSelect the pictures To return to the normal playbackEnlarge the picture Using the Playback ZoomShift the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoomSelect the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesDelete the picture Select Multi DeleteSelect ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures To delete all picturesAperture-priority AE Using the Mode DialSet the aperture value and take the picture Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AESet the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual exposure Take the picturePress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure AssistanceRecording pictures advanced Shutter Speed Sec Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEManual exposure Macro mode Macro mode Motion image modeSelect Motion Rate Focus rangeAvailable recording time seconds Press the shutter button fully to start the recordingNight Scenery P58 Night Portrait P59 SCN1 SCN2 Scene modeTechnique for Sports mode Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effectiveTechnique for Night scenery mode Scenery modeTechnique for Panning mode Technique for Night portrait modeFireworks mode Technique for Party mode Party modeSnow mode MF assistance appears on the centre of the screen Taking Pictures with Manual FocusOne shot AF PrefocusMetering Mode P70 Using the REC mode menuConversion P77 Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCEAbout the white balance fine adjustment Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO Sensitivity SensitivityISO sensitivity 400 HdtvAudio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize Trimming Audio Recording Audio RECMetering Mode Metering ModeContinuous AF CONT.AF Digital Zoom D.ZOOM AF Assist LampOFF Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Flip Animation Flip Anim Optical Image StabilizerMODE1 MODE2Select Image Capture Select Flip AnimCapture images for flip animation Select Create Motion ImageSelect Create Motion Image and create a flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Conversion Conversion LensWhen using the conversion lens Recordable range when using the conversion lensExternal Flash EXT.FLASH Switch the external flash setting Icon SettingSettings on the external flash External Flash Burst Mode EX.FLASH BurstPreset ManualTo pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesRotating the Picture Rotate Using the Play mode menuSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select RotateSelect Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be Printed and the NumberTo print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settingsCancel Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect SETSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof Playing Back with Slide ShowSet the items of the Slide Show ALLBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select StartSD Slide Show Select Audio DUB Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recordingSelect the picture and start audio recording Select Resize Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect the picture and set it Select the size and set itTrimming the Pictures Select YES or no and set itSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the picture Select Format Initializing the Card FormatSelect YES to format Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenUSB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableSelect USB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTPMessage When using Windows 98/98 SEConnecting to a PC PC Windows About PictBridge PTP settingMacintosh PictBridge PTP WindowsPICTURE. P99 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterSelect a picture to be printed Set the print settingsSingle picture Select Dpof Picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureDpof picture When printing with PictBridge Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advanceMCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Using the MC Protector/ND FilterFocus on the subject and take a picture Using the Remote ShutterRecording Screen DisplayPlayback 1000 1.DECOptimal Use of the Camera 106When you go out, bring charged spare batteries BatteryDispose of an unusable battery ChargerCard Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeFolder Composition To print pictures with endsMessage Display Mode Dial is not in the Proper PositionTroubleshooting Clock setting is Conditions Causes When connecting to aReset Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks1920k1080 pixels are Picture size to HdtvCut out Colours that wereSpecifications Weight DimensionsOperating Temperature Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994AMemo VQT0M54