BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity set- ting.

1.In a recording mode, press MENU.

2.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.3.Use [] and [] to select “Flash Intensity,” and then press [].4.Select the setting you want and then press SET.

To do this:

Select this setting:

 

 

Fire the flash with strong intensity

Strong

 

 

Fire the flash with normal intensity

Normal

 

 

Fire the flash with weak intensity

Weak

 

 

•Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far or too close to the camera.

Flash Precautions

Flash

Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effective- ness.

•The approximate effective range of the flash is shown be- low. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a subject that is outside this range.

QV-R3: 0.4 meter to 3.2 meters (1.3´ to 10.5´)

QV-R4: 0.4 meter to 2.8 meters (1.3´ to 9.2´)

•The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.

•The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode and in the Con-

tinuous Shutter Mode. This is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.

•The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery

power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.

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