BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
5.Record the image.Using the Flash
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you
want to use. IMPORTANT!
The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times
when you record an image. The initial flashes are
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain
information it uses for exposure settings. The final
2.Use [] and [] to select the ?REC? tab.
flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the
camera still until the shutter releases.
3.Use [] and [] to select ?Flash?, and then
Image recording may not be performed if you press
press [].
the shutter release button while the operation/flash
charge lamp is flashing amber.
4.Use [] and [] to select the flash mode you
want, and then press [SET].
NOTE
To do this:Select this setting:You can use the key customization feature (pages
Have the flash fire automatically66, 67) to configure the camera so the flash mode
Auto
when required (Auto Flash)changes whenever you press [] and [], or [] and
[] while in the REC mode.
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
Always fire the flash (Flash On)
Fire a pre-flash followed by image
recording with flash, reducing the
chance of red-eye in the image (Red-
eye reduction). Have the flash fire
automatically when required.
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