Nikon CoolPix S6200, Reference Manual

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Sh
ooting Feat
ures
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
1
Press the multi selector
H
(
m
flash mode).
2
Use the multi selector to select the desired
mode and press the
k
button.
• See “Available Flash Modes” (
A
57) for more
information.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the
k
button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
• When
U
(auto) is applied,
D
is only displayed for
a few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings
settings (
A
88).
3
Frame the subject and take a picture.
• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash
when you press the shutter-release button
halfway.
- On: The flash will fire when you press the
shutter-release button all the way down.
- Blinking: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.
- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.
• If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save power while the flash is
charging.
Auto
7 6 0 7 6 0
2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s
C
Effective Range of the Flash
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto , the flash has a range of 0.5 to 4.6 m (1 ft 8 in. to 15 ft) at the
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5 to 3.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.) at the
maximum telephoto zoom position.