User Manual

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There are several Flash options available on your camera in Photo Capture Mode.
The following options appear on the Photo Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence:
No Flash, Forced Flash, Auto Flash
To change the Flash mode, press the  LEFT / Flash Quick Function button to toggle between
the options until you arrive at your desired setting.
IMPORTANT:
 When using Flash, stand between 8 to 10 feet away from the scene you would like to capture.
 The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
- To turn off Macro mode: Push the Macro Switch UP to the mountain icon .
- When Macro is OFF, the mountain icon appears on the LCD display.
Flash Type
Description
Forced Off (Default)
No flash will appear.
Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.
Forced On
The flash is enabled for each photo.
NOTE: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo may
be appear too bright/light (overexposed). The icon will blink while
charging and will stop blinking once ready to use.
A
Auto Flash
When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select
Auto Flash. The flash will automatically turn on according to the
lighting conditions.
When the LED light and LCD Auto Flash icon stop blinking, the flash
is ready for use.
Note: In some cameras, an initial flash appears to test your lighting
conditions. If flash is needed, a second flash will appear upon taking
the photo. The icon will blink while charging and will stop blinking
once ready to use.