Insignia NS-DSC1112SL-CN Using the flash, Using the self-timer, Using the macro feature, Off, To activate the flash:, To use the macro feature:, To turn on the self-timer:

Insignia 12 Megapixel Camera

Using the flash

When taking photos in difficult lighting conditions, use the flash to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated for recording video.

To activate the flash:

•Press on the navigation control repeatedly until the flash mode you want is displayed on the LCD.

Flash icon

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

				Auto flash—Flash fires automatically when shooting
				conditions require extra lighting.

				Red-eyereduction—Flash fires twice--once to let the
				Red-eyereduction—Flash fires twice--once to let the
				subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then again to take the
				actual image.
				actual image.
				Force on—Flash fires every time you take a photo,
				Force on—Flash fires every time you take a photo,
				regardless of lighting conditions.

				Slow sync (fill flash)—Flash fires with a slow shutter
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				speed. Ideal for situations where additional lighting is
				needed for subjects in the foreground.
				needed for subjects in the foreground.
				Flash off—The flash never fires, regardless of lighting
				Flash off—The flash never fires, regardless of lighting
				conditions.

Notes

•Flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.

•Hold the camera steady, or mount it on a tripod, to reduce blurring when using the slow sync flash mode.

Using the self-timer

Self-timer lets you take photos after a 10-second delay. This function is available only when capturing still images. When the self-timer is turned on, the icon is displayed on the LCD.

The self-timer setting is automatically set to Off when you turn your camera on or off.

To turn on the self-timer:

1Press on the navigation control to turn on the self-timer. When the self-timer is turned on, the shutter release is delayed for 10 seconds.

Self-timer icon

2Press the shutter button to take the photo. Your camera will take the photo 10 seconds later.

Notes

When using the self-timer, make sure that you use a tripod or place your camera on a level, stable surface.

Using the macro feature

Your camera is equipped with a macro feature that lets you focus on very close subjects.

To use the macro feature:

1Press on the navigation control. The macro icon appears on the LCD.

Macro icon

2Aim your camera at the subject you want to capture.

3Half-press the shutter button to focus.

4Fully press the shutter button to capture the image or video.