
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
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[
̄
] ( )
Flash mode indicator
Using the Flash
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you
want to use.
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown
below.
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
Approximately 0.4 to 2.8 meters
(1.3´ to 9.2´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
Approximately 0.4 to 1.4 meters
(1.3´ to 4.6´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
*Depends on zoom factor.
1.
In the REC mode, press [̄] ( ).
• Each press of [̄] ( ) cycles through the flash
mode settings described below on the monitor
screen.
To do this:
Have the flash fire automatically when
required (Auto Flash)*
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
Always fire the flash (Flash On)
Fire a pre-flash followed by image
recording with flash, reducing the
chance of red-eye in the image (Red-
eye reduction)
In this case, the flash fires automatically
when required
Select this setting:
None
* When using Icon Help (page 111), select “ Auto
Flash”.
2.
Press the shutter button to record the image.