Flash ( _ ) / Left button
When the menu isdisplayed on the LCD
monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the
cursor shift to the left tab.
When the menu isnot displayed on the LCD
monitor, the LEFT button operates as the
FLASH button.
[Selecting the Autoflash]
[] Selecting the flash mode
1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with the
exception of the Movie clip mode or the DIS mode.(p.16)
2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. Aflash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Use the correct flash to suit the environment.
[] Flash range (Unit: m)
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If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow
synchro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition
(Flash range and Power ratio of flash).
Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash
is usuallywithin 5.5 seconds. Ifthe battery isweak, the charging
time will be longer.
In the DtS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],
[Firework] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the flash function
will not operate.
Take photographs withinthe flash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or
highly reflective.
When taking an image inpoorly lit conditions with the flash, there
may bea white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused
by the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.
{28} RECORDING