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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity
setting.
1.
In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

3.

Use [] and [] to select “Flash Intensity”,

and then press [].

4.

Select the setting you want, and then press

[SET].

To do this:
Fire the flash with strong intensity
Fire the flash with normal intensity
Fire the flash with weak intensity
Select this setting:
Strong
Normal
Weak
Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too
far or too close to the camera.
Flash Precautions
Take care that your fingers do
not block the flash when you
hold the camera. Covering the
flash with your finger can
greatly reduce its
effectiveness.
• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using
a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long
as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The
actual time required depends on the battery level,
temperature, and other conditions.
• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is
indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery
power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash
Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire
properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these
symptoms occur, charge the camera’s batteries as soon
as possible.
• When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash
intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the
exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is
brightly lit.
Flash