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• Flash Strobe Operation Instruction
NOTE:
• The Flash strobe will only be enabled in still image capture mode.
• The Flash strobe is designed to be turned on and off manually.
Installing the Batteries
1. To open the battery door, push it towards the arrow direction.
2. Insert 2 X AAA batteries (included) as shown, ensuring you
follow the +/- polarity correctly.
3. Close the battery door by pushing it back to position.
2
1
LED
Power button
Wheel
Plug the Flash Strobe onto the Camera
1. Plug the Flash strobe onto your camera as shown.
2. Screw the wheel clockwise to lock the Flash strobe to
the camera.
3. Turn on the Flash strobe by sliding the Power button
upwards. The Flash strobe will start charging.
4. The Flash strobe will be ready when the LED turns to
green.
5. The
A
icon of the camera will show on the LCD screen.
NOTE:
The
A
icon will only appear when the Flash is fully charged and the LED
turnS to green.
3 Taking Pictures
• Taking a Picture
Shutter button
1. Open the LCD panel, and turn on the camera.
2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
3. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
4. Press the Shutter button completely down to take a picture, holding the
camera steady. A beeps will sound when the picture has been taken.
• Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of -1.5EV to +1.5EV in order to
compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting with
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.
Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode. Open the LCD panel, then turn on the camera.
Press
OK
Press
Press
OK
Press
OK
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is best for light-coloured subjects and backlight subjects. A lower EV value is best for dark-coloured subjects and for shooting
outdoors on a clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure
compensation.
• Exposure compensation returns to its standard default setting (AUTO) after you turn off the camera.