Operation Manual

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SQW0550
Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures with flash
About [ ] (Forced Flash Off)
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When pictures cannot be taken using the flash because the flash is closed or during
motion picture recording, etc., [ ] (Forced Flash Off) is displayed on the recording
screen and the flash will not fire.
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TZ100/TZ101
Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.
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TZ80/TZ81
Press and select [ ] in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not
fire.
How to use the flash effectively
Taking 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 flash
black and white during [Auto Review] or playback. If that happens, we recommend taking
the picture again, for example, after setting a lower flash output using [Flash Adjust.]
(→250).
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The available flash range
Edges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without
using zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.
Max. Wide Max. Tele
TZ100/TZ101
Approx. 0.6 m - 8.0 m
(2.0 feet - 26 feet)
Approx. 0.7 m - 3.8 m
(2.3 feet - 12 feet)
TZ80/TZ81
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] is
set to [OFF].
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Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discolouration.
• Putting the flash close to objects
• Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing
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TZ100/TZ101
Closing the flash as it is firing
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TZ100/TZ101
Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated prior to taking pictures for
Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the flash immediately, it will
cause a malfunction.
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Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly. When the flash is being
charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when you fully press the
shutter button.