Advanced (Recording pictures)

F[AF ASSIST LAMP]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.

Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.

Applicable modes: ·½¾n

[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)

Note

The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

A

When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking

pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

U[CLOCK SET]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.

To set the year, month, day and time

It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.

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Panasonic DMCFS3A, DMCFS3S, DMCFS3K, DMC-FS3, DMC-FS5 operating instructions AF Assist Lamp, Clock SET