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Using the Built-in Flash

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects.

❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, and wModes1Choose a flash mode (0 71).2Take pictures.

The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken.

❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0Modesz1 Raise the flash.

Press the M button to raise the flash.

2 Choose a flash mode (0 71).

This step can be omitted when shooting in 0 mode.

Mbutton

3Take pictures.

The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.

❚❚Lowering the Built-in Flash

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.

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