52Shooting Features3 Press the multi selector H or I to select thedesired mode and press the k button.• Available Flash Modes ➝ A 53• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button withina few seconds, the selection will be canceled.• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for afew seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A 88,E51).AutoB Lowering the FlashPush the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 5).C The Flash LampThe flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press theshutter-release button halfway.• On: The flash fires when a picture is taken.• Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.• Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off while the flash ischarging.C Effective Range of the FlashWhen ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of approx. 0.5 to 5.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 16 ft) atthe maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of approx. 1.5 to 2.5 m (5 ft to 8 ft 2 in.) at themaximum telephoto zoom position.
