Operating Instructions

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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using the Supplied Flash Unit
How to use flash effectively
Taking a picture using flash with the subject too close may cause overexposure. When
you set [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], the overexposed areas will flash black
and white during [Auto Review] or playback. If that happens, we recommend taking the
picture again, for example, after setting a lower flash output using [Flash Adjust.] (→184).
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Do not cover the light-emitting area of the flash unit (e.g. with a hand) or look at it from close
range.
Do not use flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).
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Flash charging may take longer if the battery is low or when using flash repeatedly. When the flash
unit is being charged, the respective icon flashes red, and you cannot take a picture even when
you fully press the shutter button.
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The flash is fixed to [ ] (Forced Flash Off) in following cases:
• During motion picture recording
• When the picture effect (Filter) is set
• During panorama picture recording
• When using the electronic shutter
• When [HDR] is set to [ON]
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]