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Taking pictures and videos
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Using the flash
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows.
NOTE: Flash is unavailable in Video mode.
Choosing a flash option
NOTE:
The default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off
the camera (see
page 13
).
Flash Range
Wide Angle 1.6-11.8 ft (0.5-2.8 m)
Telephoto 1.6-6.9 ft (0.5-2.1 m)
Flash mode Flash fires
Auto When the lighting conditions require it.
Off Never.
Fill Every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions.
Use when the subject is in shadow or is "backlit" (when the sun is
behind the subject). In low light, hold the camera steady or use a
tripod.
Red-eye Once so the subject’s eyes become accustomed to the flash, then
fires again when the picture is taken.
Flash/Status button
through the flash options. The
active flash icon is displayed in
the camera screen status area.
Press the
button to scroll