Panasonic PV-SD5000 operating instructions UsingUsing thet e Builtilt--inin FlashFlash

UsingUsing thet e Builtilt--inin FlashFlash

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 18, 19.)

POWER Switch

LCD Viewfinder

1	Press	(FLASH)		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 (flash twice).
	: This setting reduces the red
	reflections in the eye when the
	flash lights. The flash will light
	three times, once before capturing
	and then twice 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.)

1 FLASH Button

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

FLASH Emitter	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

3.3feet (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.

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	For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033.

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