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ƃIf you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow synchro
flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and
Power ratio of flash).
Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.
ƃUsing the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
ƃUnder normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is
usually within 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be
longer.
ƃIn the ASR mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],
[Firework], [Self Shot], [Food], [Café] scene modes and the Movie clip
mode, the flash function will not operate.
ƃThe image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly
reflective.
ƃWhen taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there may be a
white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the the flash
light reflecting off atmospheric dust.
INFORMATION
Icon Flash mode Description
ƃFlash mode indicator
If the subject or background is dark, the camera
flash will operate automatically.
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash
will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye
effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
The flash fires regardless of the available light.
The intensity of the flash will be automatically
controlled to suit the prevailing conditions.
The flash operates with a slow shutter speed to
obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor
lighting conditions 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 capture
an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera
shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the
LCD monitor.
When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this mode
will reduce the red-eye effect automatically.
Auto flash
Auto &
Red eye
reduction
Fill in flash
Slow synchro
Flash off
Red-eye
reduction