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å 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.
å Using the ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
å 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.
å In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],
[Fireworks] scene modes and the Movie mode, the ash
function will not operate.
å Take photographs within the ash range.
å The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or
highly reective.
å 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
Ê Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
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 ( \ ) 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.
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 ( \ ) will display on the LCD
monitor.
Fill in ash
The ash res regardless of the available
light. The intensity of the ash will be
automatically controlled to suit the prevailing
conditions.
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.
Auto ash If the subject or background is dark, the
camera ash will operate automatically.