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Recording
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
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Press 1 [‰].
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Press 3/4 to select the item and then
press [MENU/SET].
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type
of subject and brightness. (P29)
A Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Item Description of settings
[‡] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording
conditions make it necessary.
[]([iAuto])
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[]([Auto/Red-Eye])
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The flash is automatically activated when the recording
conditions make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the
picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting
conditions.
[‰] ([Forced Flash On])
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent
light.
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([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
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If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so
that the dark background will become bright. Simultaneously, it
reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a
dark background.
[Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of
flash is not permitted.