Recording pictures (basic)41VQT0P83∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P67)• Do not stare at the photo flash fromclose proximity.• If you bring the flash too close to thesubjects, they may be distorted ordiscoloured by its heat and lighting.• Do not cover the photo flash with yourfingers or any other items.• While the flash is charged, the LCDmonitor turns off and you cannot takepictures. The status indicator lights.[Except when the AC adaptor(DMW-AC2; optional) is used.]If the remaining battery power is low,the LCD monitor may be turned off forlonger time.• When you take a picture beyond the flashcontrol range, the exposure may not beadjusted properly and the picture maybecome bright or dark.• When you repeat taking a picture,recording may be disabled even if theflash is activated. Take a picture after theaccess indication disappears.• When the jitter alert appears, werecommend using the flash.• When you set to burst mode or autobracket, only 1 picture is recorded forevery flash activated.• The flash icon turns red when activatingthe flash and pressing the shutter buttonhalfway.• When taking a picture with the flash, thewhite balance will be automaticallyadjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], butthe white balance may not be properlyadjusted if the flash level is insufficient.• When the shutter speed is fast, the flasheffect may not be sufficient.Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.): AUTO 1/60 – 1/2000: AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000: Forced ON: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 1/8¢ – 1/2000: Forced OFF1/8¢ – 1/20008 – 1/2000(In [NIGHT SCENERY] inscene mode)