176 SQW0021Stabilizer, Zoom and FlashTaking pictures using the flash (supplied)Recording mode:When the flash (supplied) is attached, you can use all flash modes ([MANUAL] setting,etc.) available for this unit. (Note, however, that this flash cannot be used as a wirelessflash unit.) This section describes how to take a picture using the flash (supplied).• For details on how to take a picture using the external flash (optional), refer to (→291).With the flash you can take pictures in dark places or adjust the entire contrast of apicture by illuminating a subject with a bright background.Attaching the flashThe hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.Attach the flash to the hot shoe after removing the hot shoe cover.Removing the hot shoe cover• Make sure that the Camera [ON/OFF] switch is set to [OFF].1 Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in thedirection indicated by arrow while pressing it in thedirection indicated by arrow• Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe isnot in use.• Keep the hot shoe cover safely after removing it so that youdo not lose it.Attaching the flash1 Turn off the flash Hot shoeFlash [ON/OFF] switch2 Firmly insert the flash into the hot shoe of thisunit until it clicks• Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON] and turn on theflash when you take a picture.● Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.● Do not carry the camera holding by the flash when the flash is mounted on the camera.
