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Using the flash popup button

The fl ash operates when you pop-up the built-in
fl ash by pressing the fl ash button. When the fl ash
is closed, it will not burst out the light and the ,
, and modes support automatic popup
and fl ash light.
1
In the Shooting mode, press [ ].
2
Align your subject in the frame and half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
3
Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
• Even if you have opened the fl ash using
the 'Flash' button, the fl ash will not work if
you have the Flash Option in the menu set
to Off.

Setting the flash option

If a picture is taken in a dark place, the picture
may appear to be dark since the light source is not
suffi cient. Press [ ] to pop up the fl ash.
1
In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) Flash
an option.
Off The fl ash light doesn't operate.
SMART
Smart
Flash
The camera automatically adjusts the
brightness of the fl ash according to
the amount of light in the surrounding
environment.
Auto The fl ash light operates automatically in
the dark place.
Auto+Red The fl ash light operates automatically
and prevents the red-eye effect.
Fill in
• The fl ash operates whenever you take
a picture.
•
The brightness of the fl ash is
automatically controlled.
Fill-in Red The fl ash operates whenever you take a
picture and prevents the red-eye effect.
1st
Curtain
The fl ash operates immediately after the
shutter opens.
2nd
Curtain
The fl ash operates just before the
shutter closes.
Taking a picture in a dark place
The function can be set directly by pressing [Fn] in the shooting mode.
Flash button