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Shooting Features
You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
Available Flash Modes
Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to
select the flash mode.
• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
C The Flash Lamp
• The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the
shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release
button all the way down.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot
images.
- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.
• If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
C The Flash Mode Setting
• The setting may not be changed when using some shooting modes or settings.
• The setting applied in A Point and shoot is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.
Flash Mode
Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (xFlash)
w
Auto flash
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
y
Flash off
The flash does not fire.
• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting
in dark surroundings.
x Always fire flash
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate)
shadows and backlit subjects.
Auto ash
Flash
Flash o
Always re ash
