Flash Options

There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence.

To change the Flash mode, press the UP Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired settings.

Important: When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to

capture.

Note: The MACRO mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.

To turn off MACRO mode: Slide the MACRO Switch down to the mountain icon.

When MACRO is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.

Flash Type

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No flash will appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.

Forced Off (Default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: A ‘Turn On Flash’ message appears when the camera

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

detects a need for flash. When this message appears, it is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended to press the Flash/Up button and select one of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flash options: Auto Flash, Forced On or Red-Eye Reduction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Flash

Auto Flash.

 

The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting conditions.

When the LED light stops blinking, the Flash is ready for use. Note: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your lighting conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear upon taking the photo.

 

The flash is enabled for each photo.

Forced On

Note: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo

 

 

may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).

 

 

 

Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash.

Red Eye Reduction

 

 

 

 

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