Panasonic DMCG5 DMCG5 User Guide - Page 84

Recording Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: A To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed. Note • Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Applicable modes: Set the built-in flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P64) 2 Touch the item. • Exit the menu after it is set. Item Description of settings ‰ ([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. ([Forced On/ • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light. Red-Eye]) ([Slow Sync.]) When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature ([Slow Sync./ Red-Eye]) will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background landscape will appear brighter. • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. • Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can enhance your photos. Œ ([Forced Flash Off]) The flash is not activated in any recording conditions. • Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash is not permitted. • Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used. The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated. - 84 -