37Shooting FeaturesFlash ModeYou can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.Available Flash ModesUse flexible button 2, 3, or 4 toselect the flash mode.• To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).B Notes About Shooting with the FlashWhen using the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the area around the image may bedark depending on the distance to the subject.This may be improved if you move the zoom control slightly toward the telephoto position.C The Flash Lamp• The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button allthe way down.- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.• If the battery level is low, the screen turns off while the flash is charging.C The Flash Mode Setting• The setting may not be changed when using some shooting modes or settings.• The setting applied in A Point and shoot is saved in the camera’s memory even after thecamera is turned off.Flash ModeEnter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash)w Auto flashThe flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.y Flash offThe flash does not fire.• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.x Always fire flashThe flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows andbacklit subjects.Auto flashFlashFlash offAlways fire flash
