3Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.
TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT
You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more powerful flash than the built-in flash. The procedure for setting the flash mode is the same as described above. For details about attaching and using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-1. The VFL-1 can also be used as a video light. When a video accessory is attached to
the advanced accessory shoe, 
will appear on the screen.
NOTES
The practical range of the built-in flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The practical range with the VFL-1 Video Flash Light attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to 13.1 ft.). In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording conditions.
The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
For the red-eye reduction function to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual.
The flash will not fire in the following cases:
-When you manually adjust the exposure in 
(auto) or 
(red-eye reduction) mode.
-During auto exposure bracketing.
The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.
We do not recommend using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press PHOTO halfway, if the subject is too dark the
assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST LAMP] to [
OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up.
-The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on.
-The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters.
Mini Video Light
You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program.
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10)
Press LIGHT .
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appears on the screen.
•Press LIGHT again to turn the mini video light off.
TO USE THE OPTIONAL VL-3 VIDEO LIGHT
You can attach the optional VL-3 Video Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more powerful video light the built-in mini video light. For details about attaching and using the video light, refer to the instruction manual of the VL-3.
When a video accessory is attached to
the advanced accessory shoe, 
will appear on the screen.
NOTES
We do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
The built-in mini video light will be disabled automatically when you attach the optional VL-3 Video Light. To use the built-in mini video light, set the switch on the VL-3 to OFF and then press LIGHT .
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