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If you press the shutter button after selecting the ash, the rst
ash res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and
Power ratio of ash). Do not move the camera until the second
ash res.
Using the ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for
the ash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the
charging time will be longer.
The ash does not work in Movie Clip mode.
Take photographs within the ash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close
or highly re ective.
When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the ash,
there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck
is caused by the ash light re ecting off atmospheric dust.
Flash ( ) / Left button
Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
Auto ash If the subject or background is dark, the
camera ash will operate automatically.
Auto & Red eye
reduction
If a subject or background is dark, the
camera ash will work automatically and
will reduce the red-eye effect by using the
red-eye reduction function.
Fill in ash
The ash res regardless of the avail-
able light. The intensity of the ash will be
automatically controlled to suit the prevailing
conditions.
Slow synchro
The ash operates with a slow shutter speed
to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In
poor lighting conditions the camera shake
warning indicator ( Ã ) will display on the
LCD monitor.
Red-eye reduction
When a shot with "red eye" is detected,
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect
automatically.
Flash off
The ash does not re.
Select this mode when capturing images in
a place or situation where ash photography
is prohibited. When you capture an image
in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake
warning indicator ( Ã ) will appear on the
LCD monitor.
Smart Auto ash ( ) icon will appear in [Smart Auto]
mode.