User Manual

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking Pictures with the Built-In Flash
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Shutter speeds for each flash control mode
Flash control
mode
Shutter speed (seconds)
1/60
*
2
- 1/2000
Flash control
mode
Shutter speed (seconds)
1 - 1/2000
*
2
The shutter speed is set to 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority Mode. The shutter speed is set to T
(Time) in Manual Exposure Mode.
• In Snapshot Mode ([ ] or [ ]), the shutter speed changes depending on the
detected scene.
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The available flash range
The edges of a picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances and the
lens’ short focal lengths (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using slightly
longer focal lengths.
Max. Wide angle setting Max. Tele setting
Approx. 0.6 m - 6.8 m (2′ - 22′) Approx. 1.0 m - 3.9 m (3′3″ - 13′)
• These ranges are obtained, provided the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], and [ISO Auto
Upper Limit (Photo)] is set to [AUTO].
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Avoid doing the following, as the heat or light could cause deformation or discoloration.
• Using the flash at close range
• Covering the flash with your hand as it is firing
• Closing the flash as it is firing
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Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is fired prior to taking pictures for
Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash settings. If you close the flash immediately, it will
cause a malfunction.
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Flash charging may take longer if the battery is depleted or if using flash repeatedly. When the
flash is being charged, the flash icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when you
fully press the shutter button.