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  | AUTO FLASH | The camera determines the need for a flash  | |
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  | FLASH ON | The flash will be used in all lighting conditions.  | |
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  | This is commonly called “fill flash.”  | 
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where flash photography is not permitted. If necessary, use a tripod to hold the camera steady.
To change the flash setting
1Turn the camera on.
2Press the FLASH ( 
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 button cycles through the four available flash settings.
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