28Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-23 ft.) when the camera iszoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.0.5-4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-13 ft. 1 in.).The following flash modes are available. Note that when using easy auto mode(A 18), only Auto (default setting) and Off are available.Setting the Flash Mode1 Press m (flash mode).The flash menu is displayed.2 Use the multi selector to choose the desiredflash mode and press k.The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at thetop of the monitor.D will disappear after a few seconds regardless of thePhoto info option (A 89).If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a fewseconds, the selection will be cancelled.U AutoFlash fires automatically when lighting is poor. In G (easy auto) mode (A 18), thecamera will determine the flash mode automatically according to the scene.V Auto with red-eye reductionReduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).W OffFlash will not fire even when lighting is poor.X Fill flashFlash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-litsubjects.Y Slow syncAuto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture backgroundat night or under dim light.Flash mode7
