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Using the Basic Shooting Functions
Bas
ic Ph
otography an
d Pl
ayba
ck
:
G
(Easy Auto) Mode
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(
16) and tap the flash mode icon.
2
Tap the desired flash mode icon.
Tap
J
to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap
the tab again.
B
Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (
c
) or Lighting is Dim
•
Use of a tripod is recommended. Set
Vibration reduction
Off
in the setup menu
142) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
•
The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim
lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.
B
Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to
c
(off).
C
The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
•
On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
•
Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
•
Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off,
and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.
F
l
ash
mode
Auto