Ricoh CAPLIOG4 Using the Flash, Flash Mode Types, Wide-Angle W, Symbol Mode Name Description

Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography

Using the Flash

If you press the F (Flash) button, you can switch into Flash Mode (Flash, Flash Off, and other settings). Switch settings according to time, conditions and your preference, and shoot your pictures.

The table below shows the distance that the light from the flash can reach (From the end in front of a lens)

G4

G4wide

In Wide-Angle (W)	In Telephoto (T)
Approx. 0.17 - 3.0 m	Approx. 0.16 - 2.5 m
Approx. 0.17 - 3.0 m	Approx. 0.09 - 2.5 m

You can check your Flash Mode setting by the symbol displayed on the upper left of the LCD Monitor.

Flash Mode Types

Symbol	Mode Name	Description
	Flash Off	The flash will not fire. Use when shooting where the use of flash is prohibited or when shooting
		with indoor lighting.
	Auto	When your subject is poorly lit or backlit, the flash fires automatically.
	Red-eye reduction	When shooting images of people, the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red,
		is reduced.
	Forced Flash	The flash fires, whatever the light conditions are, when you shoot. Use when there is backlighting
		when shooting outside in daylight.
	Slow Synchro	The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed.
		Use when shooting images of people against a nightscape.

To switch to Flash Mode, follow the steps below.

Pressing the F (Flash) button switches to Flash Mode.

Turn the Mode Dial to 5(Shooting Mode).

Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready.

The flash starts recharging. While the flash is charg- ing, the LCD Monitor goes off and the flash lamp blinks. Once charging is complete, the lamp goes off and it is possible to shoot.

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