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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode
2 Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector.
• The flash menu is displayed.
3 Press the multi selector H or I to select a
mode, and press k.
• The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
• When U (auto) is applied, D disappears after a
few seconds regardless of the monitor settings
(A 101).
• If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection is cancelled.
Flash mode
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B Lowering the Built-in Flash
Push the built-in flash down gently to lower the built-in flash when not in use (A 6).
B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of
camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A 104) to Off when using a tripod.
• The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused
by slow shutter speed. Images taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
B Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images.
o reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).
C The Flash Lamp
he flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off:Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off
until the flash has finished charging.
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