Panasonic PV-SD4090 operating instructions Using the Built-in Flash, Auto No indication

Using the Built-in Flash

This camera features a Built-in Flash which can be used to capture images in dimly lit conditions.

Before you begin

Set the POWER Switch to REC or MANUAL REC. (See pages 19~20.)

OFF

REC PLAY

PC

LCDViewfinder

1 Press repeatedly to select flash mode.

The mode that is selected will be displayed on the LCD Viewfinder.

AUTO (No indication) :

The flash automatically lights depending on lighting conditions.

: The flash will light whenever you capture an image.

: This setting reduces the red reflections in the eye when the flash lights. The flash will light twice, once before capturing and then once during capturing. (The flash will light whenever you capture an image.)

: The flash will not light even when you capture an image. (MANUAL REC mode only.)

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Light Sensor

Note

•The effective range of the flash is roughly

7.8inches (20 cm) to 9.8 feet (3 m).

If you are using the flash in very bright areas, the image background may become dark.

•Do not use the flash close to a person's face as it may be harmful to the eyes. Especially when capturing images of infants or small children, keep at least 3.3 feet (1 m) away.

•When the recording mode is set to

(Motion Image Rec) or (Burst Rec), the flash mode will go to (OFF).

•Do not cover the FLASH Emitter and Light Sensor with your finger or other object.

	FLASH Emitter
34	For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.

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