FLASH(
) / LEFT button
Flash mode indicator
ICON | Flash mode | Description |
If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate
Auto flash
Red eye
automatically.
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work
automatically and will reduce the
reduction
reduction function.
The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will
Fill in flash be controlled, according to the prevailing conditions. The brighter the
background or subject is, the less intense the flash will be.
The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to
obtain the correct exposure.
Slow synchro
When you take an image in a condition with poor light, the camera shake warning indicator (
) will display on the LCD monitor.
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a
place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When you
Flash off
capture an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning indicator (
) will display on the LCD monitor.
INFORMATION
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.
Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 5 seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.
During the movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate. 
Take photographs within the flash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective. 
The LCD monitor is turned off for a while after using the flash to recharge it.
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