There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo
Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence.
To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired
settings.
Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to
capture.
Note: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
To change the Macro setting:
∙Press SET to open the menus and scroll to the ‘Macro’ menu.
∙Select ‘Off’. (See the section titled ‘Macro Menu’ for more details).
When Macro is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
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