Recording

≥When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary. (If the flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will not appear when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.)

≥This function’s default setting is [FLASH AUTO].

3Press the PHOTO SHOT button.

The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded.

When the flash is not used

Set the flash to [FLASH OFF].

≥Do not block the flash with your hand or by other means.

≥The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to [FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.)

≥If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not displayed when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.

≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).

≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in dark places. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in front of a white background.

≥Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a flash is prohibited.

≥If the flash will be activated a large number of times, it may take longer to charge it.

Red eye reduction function

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

1Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2Move the cursor button right to select [ ].

≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished.

≥Use this when you take pictures of people in dark places.

≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions.

To adjust the brightness of the flash

Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] > [FLASH LEVEL] # desired item and press the cursor button.

[ßj]: If the brightness is too high.

[ßd0]: In normal recording

[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient.

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