Selecting a flash mode

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,Set the MODE dial to, and press v () on the control button repeatedly to select a

flash mode.

The flash mode has the following features.

No indicator (Auto): Based on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly.

(Forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(No flash): The flash will not be used.

•You can carry out this operation even when the

MODE dial is set to P, SCN (Soft snap

mode), or (Clip motion).

•The recommended distance using the flash is about 0.5 m to 1.7 m (1 foot 7 3/4 inches to

5 feet 7 inches) when [ISO] is set to [AUTO].

(When the MODE dial is not set to P, [ISO] is set to [AUTO].)

•If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.

•In the Auto or(Forced flash) mode, you look at the LCD screen in a dark place, you may

notice some “noise” in the image, but this will

have no effect on the image you shoot.

• While the flash is being charged, the /CHG lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out.

To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects

The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the SET UP

settings (page 101). appears on the LCD screen.

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•The amount of red-eye reduction possible varies according to the individual. In addition, the distance to the subject, and whether or not the subject has seen pre-strobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process.

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