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If you press the shutter button after selecting the 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.
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the
flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charg-
ing time will be longer.
In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],
[Firework] scene modes and 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.
When 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 flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.
Flash ( ) / Left button
Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
Auto flash If the subject or background is dark, the
camera flash will operate automatically.
Auto & Red eye
reduction
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.
Fill in flash
The flash fires regardless of the avail-
able light. The intensity of the flash will be
automatically controlled to suit the prevailing
conditions.
Slow synchro
The flash 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 moni-
tor.
Red-eye reduction
When a shot with "red eye" is detected,
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect
automatically.
Flash off
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
poorly lit conditions, the camera shake warn-
ing indicator ( Ã ) will appear on the LCD
monitor.