Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3-3.5 m (1-11.5 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all
the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.2 m (2-7.2 ft.)
(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1 Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press k.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
D will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the
Photo info option (A 120).
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
U Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).
W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
Y Slow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
Flash mode
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