The camera has four flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash). Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows.
When shooting | Select | Icon shown |
under these conditions: | this mode | on the LCD screen |
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The flash does not fire. Use this setting for |
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outdoor pictures, or where flash is prohibited or |
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may be distracting, or when shooting towards a | Flash Off |
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reflective surface, such as a window or a mirror. |
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If there is not enough light when using this |
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setting, your pictures will be too dark. |
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The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this | Auto Flash |
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setting to take most pictures. |
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Use this setting to avoid red glare in your |
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subject’s eyes. The camera fires a brief preflash |
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Reduction |
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before the regular flash. |
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The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting | Forced On |
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use it indoors in low light. |
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NOTE:
• Flash modes are not available in Video mode.
•Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with the correct flash operation.
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