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If you press the shutter button after selecting the
fl
ash, the
fi
rst
fl
ash
fi
res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and
Power ratio of
fl
ash). Do not move the camera until the second
fl
ash
fi
res.
Using the
fl
ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for
the
fl
ash is usually within 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the
charging time will be longer.
In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset],
[Dawn], [Firework] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the
fl
ash function will not operate.
Take photographs within the
fl
ash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close
or highly re
fl
ective.
When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the
fl
ash,
there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck
is caused by the
fl
ash light re
fl
ecting off atmospheric dust.
Flash (
) / Left button
Flash mode indicator
Icon
Flash mode
Description
Auto
fl
ash
If the subject or background is dark, the
camera
fl
ash will operate automatically.
Auto & Red eye
reduction
If a subject or background is dark, the
camera
fl
ash will work automatically and
will reduce the red-eye effect by using the
red-eye reduction function.
Fill in
fl
ash
The
fl
ash
fi
res regardless of the avail-
able light. The intensity of the
fl
ash will be
automatically controlled to suit the prevailing
conditions.
Slow synchro
The
fl
ash operates with a slow shutter speed
to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In
poor lighting conditions the camera shake
warning indicator (
Ã
) will display on the
LCD monitor.
Red-eye reduction
When a shot with "red eye" is detected,
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect
automatically.
Flash off
The
fl
ash does not
fi
re.
Select this mode when capturing images in
a place or situation where
fl
ash photography
is prohibited. When you capture an image
in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake
warning indicator (
Ã
) will appear on the
LCD monitor.
