62Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorShooting FeaturesUsing the Flash (Flash Modes)You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).2 Use the multi selector to select the desiredmode and press the k button.• See “Available Flash Modes” (A63) for moreinformation.• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k buttonwithin a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed fora few seconds, regardless of the setting in Monitorsettings (A94).3 Frame the subject and take a picture.• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash whenyou press the shutter-release button halfway.- On: The flash will fire when you press theshutter-release button all the way down.- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannottake pictures.- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.• If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save power while the flash ischarging.C Effective Range of the FlashWhen ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5 to 5.6 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) at themaximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.0 to 3.1 m (3 ft 4 in. to 10 ft) at the maximumtelephoto zoom position.Auto1 1 4 01 1 4 02 9 m 0 s2 9 m 0 s
