Using the pop-up flash

NOTE You cannot use the flash while recording video clips.

The flash on your camera is turned off and the flash will not fire until you manually pop it up by sliding the pop-up flash release on top of the camera. When the flash is popped-up, it begins to charge and is automatically set to the Auto flash setting.

To change the flash setting, press

the Flash button on the back of the camera until the desired setting appears on the active display.

The following table describes the different flash settings.

NOTE If you change the flash setting, the camera will remain in that setting until you change it or turn off the camera.

Icon Setting

Description

AAuto The camera measures light and uses the flash if necessary.

AAuto with The camera measures light and uses the

Red-eyeflash with red-eye reduction if necessary.

Reduction

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