Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash - Panasonic DMC-FX12 Operating Instructions Manual

∫ Cancelling Power LCD or High angle
mode
• If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again
for 1 second the screen shown in step
is displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power
LCD mode or High angle mode.
• High angle mode is also cancelled if you
turn the camera off or power save mode is
activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed
on the LCD monitor is adjusted when
Power LCD mode or High angle mode is
activated. Therefore, some subjects may
look different on the LCD monitor.
However, this does not affect the recorded
pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to
normal brightness after 30 seconds when
recording in Power LCD mode. Press any
button to make the LCD monitor bright
again.
• If the screen is difficult to see because of
light from the sun etc. shining on it, use
your hand or another object to block the
light.
• High angle mode is not activated in the
following cases.
– In simple mode [
– In playback mode
– In print mode [
– While the menu screen is displayed
– While the review screen is displayed
]
]
Taking Pictures using
the Built-in Flash
2
A: Photo flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other
objects.
∫ Switching to the appropriate flash
setting
Set the flash to match the recording.
1 Press 1 [ ].
2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.
• You can also press 1 [ ] to select.
• For information about flash settings that
can be selected, refer to "Available flash
settings by recording mode". (P36)
3 Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter
button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after
about 5 seconds. At this time, the
selected item is automatically set.
: AUTO
The flash is automatically activated when
the recording conditions make it necessary.
Advanced (Recording pictures)
FLASH
AUTO
AUTO/RED-EYE
FORCED FLASH ON
FORCED OFF
MENU
SELECT SET
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