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If y
ou ar
e using the c
amer
a for the first time
, r
ead this sec
tion.
Using the Flash
You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of
purchase, the camera is set to [Flash Off ].
1
With the camera ready to shoot,
press the
F
button.
• The list of the flash modes symbol is
displayed on the picture display.
Flash Off
The flash will not fire.
Auto
The flash fires automatically when the subject
is poorly lit or backlit.
Anti Red-Eye
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which
people’s eyes appear red in pictures.
Flash On
The flash fires regardless of the lighting
conditions.
FLASH ON (10M) The flash always fires with a range of 10 m.
When zoomed in on your subject, the flash
fires with a range of 6.2 m.
Flash Synchro.
The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed.
This is useful when taking portrait pictures in
a nightscape. Camera shake may occur, so the
use of a tripod is recommended.
2
Press the
!"
buttons to select the flash mode.
• The flash mode symbol is displayed at the upper left of the picture
display.
• The auto focus/flash lamp blinks while the flash charges. Photos can
be taken when the lamp turns off.
Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• You cannot shoot when the flash is charging (approx. 8 seconds).
• If the camera is powered by AAA alkaline or NiMH batteries, the picture display
will turn off while the flash charges.
• After the camera is turned on, it may take longer for the camera to become
ready for shooting when using the flash.