Microtek MKT-1300a manual Using the Flash

Using the Flash

Five Flash mode settings are available to match shooting conditions:

Auto (Auto flash)

The flash fires when ambient lighting conditions require its use.

Auto with Red-eye Reduction The flash will fire when ambient lighting conditions require its use and will reduce the red-eye effect.

Forced (Flash on)

The flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of ambient lighting conditions.

Forced with Red-eye Reduction The flash fires every time you take

a picture regardless of lighting conditions and will reduce the red- eye effect.

Off (Flash off)

The flash will not fire.

When using the flash function, the effective distance between the lens and your subject is within 3.28 to 6.56 ft. (1 to 2.0 m).

To select a flash mode:

1.Set the Mode switch to (Photo).

2.Frame the subject using the LCD screen.

3.Press / to select the desired Flash mode.

The Flash mode changes each time when the button is pressed, and is displayed on the LCD screen.

4.Press the Shutter button to take the shot.

NOTE:

•The Flash mode icon on the LCD screen displays the current flash mode.

•Flash mode remains set until you change the Flash mode.

•When the flash is charging, the LCD screen turns off and the flash LED blinks. Once charging is complete, the LCD screen turns on, indicating that the camera is ready to take a picture.

•The factory default flash setting is Flash Off.