34 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in FlashThe camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit sub-jects. The flash modes available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial; notethat the built-in flash can not be used in , , or mode. The default flash setting for Dig-ital Vari-Program modes is automatically restored when the mode dial is rotated to a newsetting or the camera is turned off.Using the Built-in Flash: , , , , and ModesUsing the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, and M ModesLowering the Built-in FlashTo save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicksinto place.Controls used1 Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or .2 Choose a flash mode.3 Take pictures. Unless (off ) is selected, the flash will pop upas required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfwayand fire when a photograph is taken.1 Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M.2 Press the button to raise the flash.3 Choose a flash mode.4 Choose a metering method and adjust exposure.5 Take pictures. The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken. To prevent the flash fromfiring, lower the flash.
