31Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeSetting the Flash Mode1 Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode).The flash mode menu is displayed.2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose thedesired flash mode and press the k button.The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at thetop of the monitor.When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for afew seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 131).If a setting is not applied by pressing the k buttonwithin a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.B Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibrationreduction (A 133) to Off in setup menu (A 124) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.• The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures takenwhen E is displayed may be slightly mottled.• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dimlighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.B Note on the FlashWhen using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).Flash mode88
