Panasonic HDCSD90 HDCSD90 User Guide - Page 56

∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash MENU : [PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting [ßj]: Less bright [ßd0]: Normal [ßi]: Much brighter ≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated. ≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. ≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower. Red-Eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. ≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on. Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting canceled ≥ When you press the button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is canceled. ≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the button is pressed fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording. To stop the timer midway through Touch [CANCEL]. ≥ Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the pressed while using a tripod etc. Intelligent exposure This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly. button is ≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Backlight compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. 56 VQT3J56