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Shooting/Viewing operations

Using the flash u ! # $

The camera is initially set to “AUTO” (auto-flash), but you can select from the following five

flash modes according to the shooting conditions.

AUTO (default setting)

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

u (soft flash)

The flash is weakened. This is effective when “AUTO” or “#” (fill-in flash) is too strong and

too bright.

! (red-eye reduction flash)

The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in pictures taken in dark places.

The red-eye reduction flash mode reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing

the regular flash.

# (fill-in flash)

The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on

the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting

the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

Notes

• After the pre-flashes, it takes about one second until the picture is taken. Hold the camera firmly to

avoid camera movement.

• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-flashes, or if the shooting

range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.

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