65VQT2A61Advanced (Recording pictures)[REC] mode:Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashA To open the flashSlide the flash open lever.B To close the flashPress the flash until it clicks.• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash isclosed.Applicable modes:Set the built-in flash to match the recording.• Open the flash.Select [FLASH] in the [REC] mode menu. (P30)Press 3/4 to select a mode and press[MENU/SET].• For information about flash settings that can be selected, referto “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P66)Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.Switching to the appropriate flash settingItem Description of settings‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.( ):AUTO/Red-eyereductionThe flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eyephenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and thenactivated again for the actual recording.• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lightingconditions.‰: Forced flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.( ):Forced ON/Red-eyereductionThe flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.: Slow sync.When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this featurewill slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark backgroundlandscape will appear brighter.• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a darkbackground.• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod canenhance your photos.
