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Flash Mode
You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
Available Flash Modes
Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to
select the flash mode.
•
To cancel, press flexible button 1 (
Q
).
B
Notes About Shooting with the Flash
When using the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the area around the image may be
dark depending on the distance to the subject.
This may be improved if you move the zoom control slightly toward the telephoto position.
C
The Flash Lamp
•
The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-
release button halfway.
- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all
the way down.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.
- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.
•
If the battery level is low, the screen turns off while the flash is charging.
C
The Flash Mode Setting
•
The setting may not be changed when using some shooting modes or settings.
•
The setting applied in
A
Point and shoot is saved in the camera’s memory even after the
camera is turned off.
Flash Mode
Enter shooting mode
M
flexible button 2 (
Z
)
M
flexible button 2 (
x
Flash)
w
Auto flash
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
y
Flash off
The flash does not fire.
•
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.
x
Always fire flash
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
backlit subjects.
A u t o fl a s h
F l a s h
F l a s h o ff
A l w a y s fi r e fl a s h
