If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

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Select the timing at which the flash fires from [1stCurtain] or [2ndCurtain] in the shooting menu’s [Synchro Settings].

• For the operating procedure, see P.126.

Slide the F OPEN switch outward to raise the flash cover.

Press the F button to change the flash mode.

• The flash mode symbol is displayed momentarily at the center of the picture display and then a smaller symbol is displayed at the upper left of the screen.

• If you select [Manual Flash], the flash amount will be the value set in the shooting menu. (GP.125)

The auto focus/flash lamp blinks while the flash charges. Once the flash is charged, the lamp turns off and the camera is ready to shoot.

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When you are finished using the flash, press the center of the flash cover down with your finger.

The flash mode setting is saved until you press the F button again.

The flash does not fire when shooting movies or in multi-shot, auto bracket, white balance bracket, or color bracket modes.

You can adjust the light intensity of the flash. (GP.124)

When using AAA alkaline batteries, Oxyride batteries, or nickel-metal hydride batteries, the picture display turns off when the flash is charging.

The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE (Auto Exposure) accuracy (except when the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash]).

You cannot use the internal flash when using an external flash. (GP.252)

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Ricoh GX200 VF KIT manual For the operating procedure, see P.126