Advanced42VQT0Y19w Shutter speed for each flash setting_ The shutter speed changes dependingon the slow shutter setting. (P78)• There may be differences in the aboveshutter speeds in scene mode.– [NIGHT SCENERY] (P51):8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second– [FIREWORKS] (P53):1/4th of a second, 2 seconds– [STARRY SKY] (P54):15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds• Do not look directly at the flash atclose range when it is activated.• If you bring the flash too close to anobject, the object may be distorted ordiscolored by the heat or lighting fromthe flash.• Do not cover the photo flash with yourfingers or other objects.• In economy mode, the LCD monitorturns off and the status indicator lightswhile the flash is charging. [This doesnot happen when using the AC adaptor(DMW-AC5; optional).] If the remainingbattery power is low, the length of timethat the LCD monitor turns off tocharge may become longer.• If you press the shutter button halfwaywhen the flash is activated, the flash iconturns red.• When the jitter alert appears, werecommend using a tripod.• When you take a picture beyond theavailable flash range, the exposure maynot be adjusted properly and the picturemay become bright or dark.• When the flash is being charged, the flashicon blinks red, and you cannot take apicture even when you press the shutterbutton fully.• When taking a picture with the flash, thewhite balance is automatically adjusted(except for [ ]). However, the whitebalance may not be properly adjusted ifthe flash level is insufficient. (P71)• When the shutter speed is fast, the flasheffect may not be sufficient.• If you repeat taking a picture, it may notactually be taken even if the flash isactivated. Take a picture after the accessindication disappears.• The red-eye reduction effect differsbetween people. Also, if the subject wasfar away from the camera or was notlooking at the first flash, the effect may notbe evident.• When you set burst mode or auto bracket,only 1 picture is recorded for every flashactivated.Flash setting Shutter speed(Sec.): AUTO1/30 to 1/2000: AUTO/Red-eyereduction: Forced ON: Forced ON/Red-eyereduction: Slow sync./Red-eyereduction 1/8_ to 1/2000: Forced OFF
