User`s guide
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SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to 
use.
Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
• The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.
1. In the REC mode, press [T] ( ) once.
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the flash setting you 
want and then press [SET].
This causes an indicator identifying the selected flash mode 
to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Using Flash
Flash Setting Description
 Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with 
exposure (amount of light and brightness) 
conditions.
• Initial factory default setting.
 Flash Off Flash does not fire.
 Flash On Flash always fires.
• This setting can be used to brighten a 
subject that normally comes out dark due 
to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro 
flash).
 Soft Flash Always use soft flash, regardless of 
exposure conditions.
• Use this setting when you want to 
suppress the flash to avoid reflection, etc.
 Red Eye 
Reduction
Flash fires automatically in accordance 
same conditions as Auto Flash. This setting 
can be used to reduce the red eye effect that 
occurs in images of people shot with flash.
Wide Angle: 0.15 m to 3.9 m (0.5' to 12.8')
Telephoto : 0.4 m to 2.0 m (1.3' to 6.6')
[T] ( )
Flash mode
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