Panasonic DMC-FZ20GN operating instructions Adjusting flash output

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Recording pictures (basic)

∫Adjusting flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.

1 Press 3 several times until

[ FLASH] appears and then set the flash output.

FLASH

SELECTEXIT

•You can adjust this from j2 EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

•The determined flash output is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

•In motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] or

[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P56), you cannot adjust the flash output.

•If the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when you use the flash (except when the flash mode is set to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [ ]). To avoid noise, decrease the ISO sensitivity.

•In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P56), flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction [ ].

•In motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY] or [FIREWORKS] in

scene mode (P56), the flash mode is fixed

to the Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is opened.

•Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity when using the flash.

•If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may appear distorted or discoloured by its heat and lighting.

•Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.

•When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

•When you repeat taking a picture, recording may be disabled even if the flash is activated. Take a picture after the card access lamp disappears.

•When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash.

•When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

•The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway.

•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

•When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.

•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

•When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically

adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight) and [ ] (Flash)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the photo flash

is insufficient.

•When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

•To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. (P73)

•Refer to P68 for the ISO sensitivity.

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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 These Operating Instructions About illustrations in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor button Contents Trimming Dpof PrintSlide Show Audio DUBLens Cap VYK0W96 Strap VFC4078 Lens Hood VYQ3234 Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack CGA-S002E SD Memory Card 16 MB RP-SD016B7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 Names of the Components20 21 22 Turn the camera on to take pictures Charge the battery. P11Insert the battery and the card. P13 Quick GuideCharging the Battery with the Charger Detach the batteryAttach 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 SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Access to the cardAbout the Card About handling a cardApproximate number of recordable pictures and the size Lens Cap Strap Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapAttaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Set date and time Setting Date/Time Clock SetSetup menu. P22 Select Clock SET fromPreparation Setup Menu 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Menu FunctionsUSB Mode VolumeNO.RESET ResetScene Menu OFFLanguage Recording mode P30 Playback mode P44About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Recording guide line Diopter adjustmentAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Out-of-frame displayExample of histogram HistogramTaking Pictures Programme AE Take a picturePosition of feet When recording with LCD Monitor ViewfinderAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Correct posture for taking good picturesFocusing Jitter camera shakeExposure Programme shift Example of Programme shift Checking the Recorded Picture Review PressEnlarge and shift the picture Using the Optical Zoom To make subjects appear closer use TeleTo make subjects appear further away use Wide To close the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting To open the flashISO80 Available flash settings by recording modeShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode AUTO¢Adjusting flash output Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer settingFocus on the subject to take the picture Compensating the Exposure Under exposedProperly Exposed Over exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Switch the burst mode setting to record picturesNumber of pictures recorded in burst mode Select the picture Playing Back PicturesTo return to the normal playback Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback Select the picturesTo delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture Shift the pictureSelect Multi Delete Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Delete the pictureTo delete all pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete Delete all of the picturesUsing the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AESet the aperture value and take the picture Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AEManual Exposure Assistance Manual exposure Take the pictureSet the aperture value and the shutter speed Press the shutter button halfwayRecording pictures advanced Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Shutter Speed SecManual exposure Focus range Macro mode Motion image modeMacro mode Select Motion RateAvailable 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 PrefocusUsing the REC mode menu Metering Mode P70Conversion P77 Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCESetting the White Balance manually White set About the white balance fine adjustmentAbout the white balance Hdtv ISO Sensitivity SensitivityPicture Size PICT.SIZE ISO sensitivity 400Audio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize Trimming Audio Recording Audio RECMetering Mode Metering ModeContinuous AF CONT.AF AF Assist Lamp Digital Zoom D.ZOOMOFF Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ MODE2 Optical Image StabilizerFlip Animation Flip Anim MODE1Select Create Motion Image Select Flip AnimSelect Image Capture Capture images for flip animationSelect Frame Rate and set the number of frames Select Create Motion Image and create a flip animationDeleting 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 SettingManual External Flash Burst Mode EX.FLASH BurstSettings on the external flash PresetTo pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion ImagesSelect Rotate Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate Select the picture to be rotated and set itSelect 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 settingsSET Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture ProtectALL Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof Set the items of the Slide ShowSelect Start By pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stopsSD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recording Select Audio DUBSelect the picture and start audio recording Select the size and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select the picture and set itSelect YES or no and set it Trimming the PicturesSelect Trimming Enlarge or decrease the picture Initializing the Card Format Select FormatSelect YES to format Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenSelect PC or PictBridge PTP Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select USB ModeMessage When using Windows 98/98 SEConnecting to a PC PictBridge PTP Windows About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows MacintoshPICTURE. P99 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant PrinterSet the print settings Select a picture to be printedSingle picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture Select Dpof 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 106Charger BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Dispose of an unusable batteryTo print pictures with ends Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeCard Folder CompositionMessage Display Mode Dial is not in the Proper PositionTroubleshooting Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks Conditions Causes When connecting to aClock setting is ResetColours that were Picture size to Hdtv1920k1080 pixels are Cut outSpecifications Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994A DimensionsWeight Operating TemperatureMemo VQT0M54
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