Photos 97Additional FunctionsFlashYou can use the flash to take photos in dark places.Options ( Default value)1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [ Flash] and press .• Press repeatedly to cycle between theflash modes.• The icon of the selected flash modeappears. disappears after 4 seconds.3 Press , first halfway to activatethe autofocus and then fully to record thephoto.Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flashwill fire.Using the VFL-2 Video Flash LightYou can use the optional VFL-2 Video Light Flash as an external flashwhen its POWER switch is set to ON. The procedure for setting theexternal flash is the same as for the built-in flash.Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advancedshoe.Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 80).( 34)(auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightnessof the subject.(red-eye reduction, auto) The flash fires automatically accord-ing to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up toreduce the red-eye effect.(flash on) The flash always fires.(flash off) The flash does not fire.FlashExample: selecting red-eyereduction flashPHOTOCOPY