Operating Instructions
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Recording
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Applicable modes:
Set the flash to match the recording.
1
Press 1 [‰].
2
Press 3/4 to select the item and then
press [MENU/SET].
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type
of subject and brightness. (P29)
A Flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Item Description of settings
[‡] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording
conditions make it necessary.
[]([iAuto])
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[]([Auto/Red-Eye])
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The flash is automatically activated when the recording
conditions make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the
picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting
conditions.
[‰] ([Forced Flash On])
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent
light.
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([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
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If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so
that the dark background will become bright. Simultaneously, it
reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a
dark background.
[Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]
)
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of
flash is not permitted.