Recording pictures (basic)
You can fix the flash slanting at an angle of about 65o as follows in bounce flash. (Bounce flash lock)
Aim the flash to the ceiling and take the picture.
•We recommend setting the white balance to [AUTO] (P61).
¬Suggestions/Tips ¬
•In Motion image mode or when the flash is closed, flash setting is fixed to
the Forced OFF [ 
].
•Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity when using the flash.
•If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may be distorted or discoloured by its heat and lighting.
•Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.
•When you take pictures out of the range of the flash control, the picture may be over exposed.
•When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash.
•When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.
•The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway.
•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.
•When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
•When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically
adjusted [except for [ 
] (Daylight) and [ 
WB ] (Flash)] (P61), but the white balance may not be properly adjusted
when the photo flash is insufficient.
•When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.
•To avoid noises, we recommend setting each item on [PICT.ADJ.] to [LOW]. (P72)
•Refer to P68 for the ISO sensitivity.
•Refer to P105 for the external flash.
•In the bounce flash
•Select the whitish ceiling with high reflection ratio. If not, the colour or the pattern may be reflected to the picture.
•The available flash range becomes shorter than usual.
•When you select too high ceiling, the reflected light may not reach to the subject.
•Using the flash for bounce flash on the position other than specified may cause a malfunction.
•When you repeat taking pictures using the flash, recording may be impossible if the flash is activated. Try recording after the card access indicator turns off.
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