Instruction Manual

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9. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using the flash
Available in the following modes:
With the built-in flash you can take pictures in dark places or achieve a more even
illumination, e.g. in the case of backlit subjects.
∫ Opening/Closing the built-in flash unit
A To open the flash unit
Move the flash open slider in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
B To close the flash unit
Push the flash down until it clicks into
place.
•
Forcibly closing the flash can damage the
camera.
• Make sure to close the built-in flash when it is
not in use.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed.
• Be careful when opening the flash unit as it will pop up.
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you close the flash unit.
∫ The available flash range (approximation)
When taking a close-up picture with flash, the picture’s bottom section may be dark due to
the light of the flash being partly obstructed by the lens barrel. Always regard the flash
range limit.
•
This is the range when [ISO Limit Set] (P163) is set to [OFF].
Switch the flash off ([Œ])
When the flash is closed or pictures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion picture
recording, etc., [Œ] (flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash will not
fire.
•
Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.
Wide Tele
[AUTO] in
[Sensitivity]
30cm (1p) to 13.5m (44p)1m (3p3q) to 9.5m (31p)