26Basic Photography and Playback: Easy Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of 0.5-6.3 m (19.7 in.-20 ft. 8.0 in.) when the camera iszoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-3.7 m (19.7 in.-12 ft. 1.7 in.).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.When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed forfive seconds.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.V Auto with red-eye reductionReduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 27).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 backlitsubjects.Y Slow syncU (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capturebackground at night or under dim light.Flash mode10
