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Recording
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Applicable modes:

ATo open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
•The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is
closed.
Note
•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.

Applicable modes:

Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
1Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P64)
2Touch the item.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is longer
when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second flash is
activated.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Item Description of settings
‰([Forced Flash On]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
([Slow Sync.]) When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this featur e
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background
landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can
enhance your photos.
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
Œ([Forced Flash Off]) T he flash is not activated in any r ecording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of flash is
not permitted.
•Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used.