44Shooting FeaturesUsing the FlashYou can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.Available Flash ModesEnter shooting mode M any flexible button M press I M flexible button 1(x Flash mode) M flexible buttons 2-3w Auto flashThe flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.y Flash offThe flash will not fire.• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in darksurroundings.• S is displayed in the shooting screen when this feature is enabled.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 is charging.C Effective Range of the FlashThe flash has a range of approx. 0.3 to 3.5 m (1 ft to 11 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom positionand a range of approx. 0.5 to 2.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 6 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.C The Flash Mode SettingSome settings cannot be used with other functions (A 54).
