Taking Pictures 2-9

R4C4410
Rev. C
A5 size PICTURES.FM
2/11/00 Pass 3
R
Proof Sign-off:
BLE H.Kato E.Omori
F.Fujimori
SEI M.Kauppi
2
Setting the flash
The flash has the following effective range.
The range varies depending on the sensitivity setting
(see page A-2 for details).
Turn on the camera and press the flash
button on
the camera to cycle through the flash settings. The
settings appear on the display panel as shown below.
Automatic
The flash fires automatically whenever more
lighting is needed.
Red-eye reduction
The flash flickers briefly before firing to
reduce red eye in flash photos of people. As
with the Automatic setting, the flash fires
automatically whenever it’s needed for
adeguate lighting.
Forced flash
The flash fires with every picture you take.
Use this setting to compensate for
backlighting; for example, when you are
facing the sun.
Flash off
The flash is disabled even when adequate
lighting is not available. Use this setting for
special effects or when flash is prohibited.
Slow synchro
The camera’s shutter speed slows to enhance
the clarity of background details in the shot
with o bje ct w hen taki ng p ict ure s at daw n or
twilight, or in places with an illuminated
background.
Wide: 80-370 centimeters
Tele: 80-260 centimeters
Macro: 20-50 centimeters
Automatic (default setting)
Forced flash
Flash off
Slow synchro
(Program and Manual modes only)
Red-eye reduction