Available flash settings by recording mode

Recording pictures (basic)

∫Available flash settings by recording mode

The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available)

∫The available flash range to take pictures

ISO sensitivity	Available flash control range
AUTO¢	30 cm – 7 m
	(also applicable in Macro mode [ ])

ISO80	30 cm – 3.2 m

ISO100	30 cm – 3.5 m

ISO200	40 cm – 5 m

ISO400	60 cm – 7 m

¢Except when the flash mode is set to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]

•The available flash range is an approximation.

•Refer to P32 for the focus range.

∫Shutter speed for each flash mode

	Flash mode	Shutter speed
	: AUTO	1/60 – 1/2000
	: AUTO	1/60 – 1/2000

	: AUTO/Red-eye reduction	1/60 – 1/2000
	: AUTO/Red-eye reduction	1/60 – 1/2000

	: Forced ON	1/60 – 1/2000
	: Forced ON
	: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction



	: Slow sync./	1 – 1/2000
	: Slow sync./
	Red-eye reduction
	Red-eye reduction

		1/4 – 1/2000

: Forced OFF		8 – 1/2000
		8 – 1/2000
		(In [NIGHT SCENERY] in
		(In [NIGHT SCENERY] in
		scene mode)

• Refer to P53 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ20GN operating instructions Available flash settings by recording mode, Auto¢, ISO80

Contents

Model No.DMC-FZ20GN Information for Your Safety Dear Customer If you will not be using the camera for a long time About the Lens About illustrations of the cursor button About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations in these operating instructions Contents Audio DUB Dpof PrintSlide Show Trimming SD Memory Card 16 MB RP-SD016B Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack CGA-S002E Lens Cap VYK0W96 Strap VFC4078 Lens Hood VYQ3234 Names of the Components 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 Quick Guide Charge the battery. P11Insert the battery and the card. P13 Turn the camera on to take pictures Attach the battery to the charger Connect the AC cable Charging the Battery with the ChargerDetach the battery About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting/Removing the Card About handling a card Access to the cardAbout the Card SD Memory Card supplied MultiMediaCard optional Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap Strap Attaching the Lens Hood Temporarily storing the lens hood Select Clock SET from Setting Date/Time Clock SetSetup menu. P22 Set date and time Preparation Setup Menu Menu Functions 1MIN./2MIN./5MIN./10MIN Reset VolumeNO.RESET USB Mode Language Scene MenuOFF About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Recording mode P30Playback mode P44 Out-of-frame display Diopter adjustmentAdjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial Recording guide line Histogram Example of histogram Taking Pictures Take a picture Programme AE Correct posture for taking good pictures When recording with LCD Monitor ViewfinderAF/AE Lock AF Auto focus AE Auto exposure Position of feet Exposure FocusingJitter camera shake Programme shift Example of Programme shift Enlarge and shift the picture Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress To make subjects appear further away use Wide Using the Optical ZoomTo make subjects appear closer use Tele To open the flash Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting To close the flash AUTO¢ Available flash settings by recording modeShutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode ISO80 Adjusting flash output Focus on the subject to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSwitch the self-timer setting Properly Exposed Over exposed Compensating the ExposureUnder exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeSwitch the burst mode setting to record pictures Playing Back Pictures Select the picture Select the pictures Switch to multi screenPictures Multi Playback To return to the normal playback Shift the picture Using the Playback ZoomEnlarge the picture To delete a picture during the playback zoom Delete the picture Deleting PicturesSelect the picture to be deleted Select Multi Delete Delete all of the pictures Delete the picturesSelect ALL Delete To delete all pictures Set the aperture value and take the picture Using the Mode DialAperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the picture Press the shutter button halfway Manual exposure Take the pictureSet the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual Exposure Assistance Recording pictures advanced Manual exposure Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AEShutter Speed Sec Select Motion Rate Macro mode Motion image modeMacro mode Focus range Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Available recording time seconds SCN1 SCN2 Scene mode Night Scenery P58 Night Portrait P59 Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Technique for Sports mode Scenery mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Technique for Panning mode Fireworks mode Party mode Technique for Party mode Snow mode Taking Pictures with Manual Focus MF assistance appears on the centre of the screen Prefocus One shot AF Conversion P77 Using the REC mode menuMetering Mode P70 White Balance W.BALANCE Auto White Balance About the white balance Setting the White Balance manually White setAbout the white balance fine adjustment ISO sensitivity 400 ISO Sensitivity SensitivityPicture Size PICT.SIZE Hdtv Audio Recording Audio REC Audio REC Rotate Audio DUB Resize Trimming Metering Mode Metering Mode Continuous AF CONT.AF OFF AF Assist LampDigital Zoom D.ZOOM Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ MODE1 Optical Image StabilizerFlip Animation Flip Anim MODE2 Capture images for flip animation Select Flip AnimSelect Image Capture Select Create Motion Image Deleting all still images used to create flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesSelect Create Motion Image and create a flip animation Conversion Lens Conversion Recordable range when using the conversion lens When using the conversion lens Switch the external flash setting Icon Setting External Flash EXT.FLASH Preset External Flash Burst Mode EX.FLASH BurstSettings on the external flash Manual Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images To pause Select the picture to be rotated and set it Using the Play mode menuRotating the Picture Rotate Select Rotate Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number Select Dpof PRINT, then select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings To print the date Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Select PROTECT, then select SINGLE, Multi or CancelCancel SET Set the items of the Slide Show Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Slide SHOW, then select ALL or Dpof ALL SD Slide Show Select StartBy pressing the Menu button, the Slide Show stops Select the picture and start audio recording Adding Audio to Recorded Stop audio recordingSelect Audio DUB Select the picture and set it Resizing the Pictures ResizeSelect Resize Select the size and set it Select Trimming Select YES or no and set itTrimming the Pictures Enlarge or decrease the picture Select YES to format Initializing the Card FormatSelect Format Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen Playing back pictures with AV cable supplied Select USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection CableUSB Mode Select PC or PictBridge PTP When using Windows 98/98 SE Message Connecting to a PC Macintosh About PictBridge PTP settingPC Windows PictBridge PTP Windows Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer PICTURE. P99 Single picture Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Dpof picture Select Print Start and then print out the pictureSelect Dpof Picture Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance When printing with PictBridge Using the MC Protector/ND Filter MCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Using the Remote Shutter Focus on the subject and take a picture Screen Display Recording 1000 1.DEC Playback 106 Optimal Use of the Camera Dispose of an unusable battery BatteryWhen you go out, bring charged spare batteries Charger Folder Composition Printing pictures recorded with Hdtv modeCard To print pictures with ends Mode Dial is not in the Proper Position Message Display Troubleshooting Reset Conditions Causes When connecting to aClock setting is Internal mechanical Movement when it is Shaken Lens clicks Cut out Picture size to Hdtv1920k1080 pixels are Colours that were Specifications Operating Temperature DimensionsWeight Battery Charger Panasonic DE-994A Memo VQT0M54

Panasonic DMC-FZ20GN Available flash settings by recording mode, Auto¢, ISO80

Models: DMC-FZ20GN

∫Available flash settings by recording mode

AUTO¢

ISO80

∫Shutter speed for each flash mode

Flash mode

: AUTO

: Forced ON