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Flash ( ) / Left () button<br />
INFORMATION<br />
If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow sychro<br />
flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and<br />
Power ratio of flash).<br />
Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.<br />
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.<br />
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is<br />
usually within 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be<br />
longer.<br />
In the ASR mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],<br />
[Firework], [Self Shot], [Food], [Café] scene modes and the Movie clip<br />
mode, the flash function will not operate.<br />
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly<br />
reflective.<br />
When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there may be a<br />
white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the the flash<br />
light reflecting off atmospheric dust.<br />
Flash mode indicator<br />
Icon Flash mode Description<br />
Auto flash<br />
Auto &<br />
Red eye<br />
reduction<br />
Fill in flash<br />
Slow synchro<br />
If the subject or background is dark, the camera<br />
flash will operate automatically.<br />
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash<br />
will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye<br />
effect by using the red-eye reduction function.<br />
The flash fires regardless of the available light.<br />
The intensity of the flash will be automatically<br />
controlled to suit the prevailing conditions.<br />
The flash operates with a slow shutter speed to<br />
obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor<br />
lighting conditions the camera shake warning<br />
indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.<br />
Flash off<br />
Red-eye<br />
reduction<br />
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when<br />
capturing images in a place or situation where<br />
flash photography is prohibited. When you capture<br />
an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera<br />
shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the<br />
LCD monitor.<br />
When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this mode<br />
will reduce the red-eye effect automatically.<br />
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