Nikon D5100 Using the Built-inFlash, ❚❚Using the Built-inFlash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes, ❚❚Using the Built-inFlash: P, S, A, M, and 0Modes, Take pictures

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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, w, and gModes

1Choose a flash mode (0 51).

2Take pictures.

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

not pop up automatically, attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash.

❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0Modes

1 Raise the flash.

Press the Mbutton to raise the flash.

2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 51).

3 Take pictures. Mbutton

The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.

ALowering 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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