242SQW0547Stabilizer, Zoom and FlashTaking pictures with flashAbout [ ] (Forced Flash Off)●When pictures cannot be taken using the flash because the flash is closed or duringmotion picture recording, etc., [ ] (Forced Flash Off) is displayed on the recordingscreen and the flash will not fire.● ZS100Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.● ZS60Press and select [ ] in places where its use is prohibited so that it will notfire.How to use the flash effectivelyTaking a picture using the flash with the subject too close may cause overexposure.When you set [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], the overexposed areas will flashblack and white during [Auto Review] or playback. If that happens, we recommend takingthe picture again, for example, after setting a lower flash output using [Flash Adjust.](→250).■ The available flash rangeEdges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances withoutusing zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.Max. Wide Max. TeleZS100 Approx. 0.6 m - 8.0 m(2.0 feet - 26 feet)Approx. 0.7 m - 3.8 m(2.3 feet - 12 feet)ZS60 Approx. 0.6 m - 5.6 m(2.0 feet - 18 feet)Approx. 2.0 m - 2.9 m(6.6 feet - 9.5 feet)• These ranges are obtained, the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] isset to [OFF].●Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discoloration.• Putting the flash close to objects• Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing• ZS100 Closing the flash as it is firing● ZS100Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated prior to taking pictures forForced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the flash immediately, it willcause a malfunction.●Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly. When the flash is beingcharged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when you fully press theshutter button.
