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If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow
synchro fl ash, the fi rst fl ash fi res to check the shooting condition
(Flash range and Power ratio of fl ash).
Do not move the camera until the second fl ash fi res.
Using the fl ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the
fl ash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging
time will be longer.
In the DIS mode, Landscape, Close up, Text, Sunset, Dawn,
Firework scene modes and the Movie mode, the fl ash function will
not operate.
Take photographs within the fl ash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or
highly refl ective.
When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the fl ash, there
may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused
by the fl ash light refl ecting off atmospheric dust.
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Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
Auto fl ash If the subject or background is dark, the
camera fl ash will operate automatically.
Auto &
Red eye reduction
If a subject or background is dark, the
camera fl ash will work automatically and
will reduce the red-eye effect by using the
red-eye reduction function.
Fill in fl ash
The fl ash fi res regardless of the available
light. The intensity of the fl ash will be
automatically controlled to suit the
prevailing conditions.
Slow synchro
The fl ash 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.
Flash off
The fl ash does not fi re.
Select this mode when capturing images
in a place or situation where fl ash
photography is prohibited. When you
capture an image in poorly lit conditions,
the camera shake warning indicator
() will appear on the LCD monitor.
Red-eye reduction When a shot with “red eye” is detected,
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect
automatically.
Setting up the recording function using the camera buttons