Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera.
Wide angle: 1.5 to 10.8 ft (0.5 to 3.3 m)
Telephoto: 1.5 to 6.2 ft (0.5 to 1.9 m)
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Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. |
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The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD status bar (Checking Camera Status Bar) is the active option.
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Mode |
Default Flash Setting |
Available Flash Settings |
Camera Returns to the Default Flash Setting |
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Auto |
Auto or Red-eye |
Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye |
When you exit the mode or turn off the camera |
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Sport |
Auto |
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Night |
Auto |
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Landscape |
Off |
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Close-up |
Off |
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Video |
Off |
None |
Flash cannot be turned on |
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When the Custom icon appears in the status bar, press the Flash button. The LCD displays the features that are currently set. |
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