28Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the FlashThe flash has a range of 0.5-6.5 m (1.6-21.3 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out allthe way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-3.0 m (1.6-9.8 ft.)(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.Setting the Flash Mode1 Press m (flash mode).The flash menu is displayed.2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose thedesired flash mode and press k.The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at thetop of the monitor.When U (auto) is applied, D will disappear after afew seconds regardless of the monitor settings (A 101).If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a fewseconds, the selection will be cancelled.U Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode)Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.V Auto with red-eye reductionReduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 29).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 back-litsubjects.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.26Flash mode
