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FOCUSING USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
The built-in flash provides coverage for focal lengths as wide as
24mm. 1. Turn the main switch to ON
and set the exposure-mode
dial to .
2. Raise the built-in flash.
3. Press the shutter-release
button to take the picture.
• When the exposure mode dial is set to , the built-in flash will fire
only when necessary.
• For red-eye reduction, turn the flash-mode switch to the red-eye
reduction position.
• To cancel the flash, push the flash down.
The following signals appear in the
viewfinder to indicate the flash status
when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down.
Flash is charged.
(Blinks) Previous exposure was correct.

Special Focus Situations

The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those
described below. When the focus signal blinks, use focus lock
(p. 29) or manual focus (p. 48). See page 28 for an explanation of
the focus signals.
If the subject within the
focus frame is very
bright, or low in con-
trast.
If two subjects at dif-
ferent distances over-
lap in the focus frame.
If a subject composed
of alternating light and
dark lines completely
fills the focus frame.
If your subject is near
a very bright object or
area.

Flash Signals

BASIC OPERATION