Operation Manual

Taking Pictures 2-10
TIP
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When you’re using the Flash Off setting, hold the camera
steady or use a tripod to avoid capturing blurry images.
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If you are taking pictures outdoors in bright light, the camera
may reduce the exposure and darken your subject. To
brighten your subject without over-exposing the whole
picture, you can use the Forced Flash setting.
An icon for each setting appears on the status display panel,
as shown below:
Auto
The flash goes off automatically whenever it’s needed
for adequate lighting (default setting).
Forced Flash
The flash goes off with every picture you take. Use this
setting to compensate for backlighting (when you are
facing a light source).
Flash Off
The flash is disabled, even when lighting is inadequate.
Use this setting for special effects, where flash
photography is prohibited, or for macro close-ups.
Red-eye Reduction
Use this setting to eliminate the red-eye effect (the
reddish reflection of the flash in your subjects’ pupils)
that flash photography often produces.
Slow Synchronized Flash
Slow synchronized flash causes the aperture to stay
open longer, allowing more light to enter the camera.
The camera has two slow synchronized flash settings:
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The leading setting sets off the flash first, then exposes
the subject and takes the picture. Hold the camera still
or use a tripod when you are using the leading setting.
(See Appendix B for instructions on using a tripod.)
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The trailing setting flashes at the end of the exposure,
allowing you to capture background motion while
freezing your subject.
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