Operating Instructions

EN-20
Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the
use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your
circumstances.
1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or .
2. Press the power switch to turn on the
power.
3. Press the four-way controller ( ). The
flash mode changes each time the button
is pressed.
4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
5. Compose your scene and press the
shutter release button.
The camera has four flash modes: Auto, Red-eye, Flash on and Flash off.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:
Flash mode Description
Auto The flash fires automatically according to the
photographic conditions.
Red-eye Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
you want to take natural-looking photographs of people
and animals in low-light conditions.When taking
photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced
by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital
camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible.
Flash on The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
Flash off The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.
Use this mode when taking pictures using indoor lighting,
for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject
is too far away for the flash to be effective.
F
lash Mod
lash Mode
A
ut
uto
OK :
OK :
Flash Mode
Auto
OK :