Note Concerning Use of the Built-in Flash

When photos are taken using the built-in flash, occlusion of light from the flash can occur under the following circumstances, resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the recorded image. If this occurs, change the zoom setting or use the optional external flash unit, as appropriate.

•When shots are taken at the wide- angle setting (f = 5.2 mm)

•When shots are taken at the telephoto setting (f = 26 mm) of a subject range of less than 1 meter

•When a lens hood or lens protection filter is attached to the lens

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Pop-up key

4 While pressing the shift button, turn the shift dial to select a flash mode.

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FLASH

Auto

On

Off

External

Auto

In conditions of insufficient light, the flash automatically goes off. This is the default mode.

On

Choose this mode when you want the flash to go off, for situations such as taking a picture of a subject that is backlit.

Off

Choose this mode when you want to take a picture with natural lighting or you don't want a strobe effect in your picture.

External

Choose this mode when you want to take a picture of a subject far from the camera and the light from the built-in flash is insufficient.

In such a case, attach an external flash to take pictures.

Note

Flash modes are indicated on the LCD panel as

(Auto), (On),

(Off), and

(External).

5 Press the shift button.

The flash mode is set and the menu disappears.

Unless the shooting mode is set to manual exposure, the shutter speed indicator or the aperture indicator flashes when it is necessary to use the flash. When this happens, press the Pop- up key to open the built-in flash, or attach an external flash to the hot shoe.

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