Optimus L100 user manual Using the Flash, Setting the Flash Mode, Raise the built-in flash a

Using the Flash

Auto Mode

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash. When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash is W (off). When the built-in flash is raised, you can set the flash mode according to your shooting environment.

•In the G (easy auto) mode (A 20), the flash mode cannot be changed manually. The camera automatically sets the flash mode according to the determined scene mode.

UAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

VAuto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 32).

WOff

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

XFill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

YSlow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Setting the Flash Mode

1Raise the built-in flash (A 6).

When the built-in flash is lowered, it is fixed to W(off).

2Press m(flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

3Use the multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press k.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When U(auto) is applied, Dwill disappear after a few seconds regardless of the monitor settings (A 99).

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Flash mode

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