54Using the flash popup buttonThe flash operates when the built-in flash is opened byusing the flash button. When the flash is closed, it willnot burst out the light and the , , ,andmodes support automatic popup and flash light.1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.• Even in the case that the built-in flash isalready popped out by using the 'Flash'button, the bursting function is notsupported when the flash option of menuis set to Off.Setting the flash optionIf a picture is taken in a dark place, the picture mayappear to be dark since the light source is not sufficient.Press [ ] to pop up the flash.1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) Flashan option.Off The flash light doesn't operate.MA Smart Flash The amount of flash light is adjusted automaticallyaccording to the exposure in the surrounding environment.Auto The flash light operates automatica ly in the dark place.Auto+Red The flash light operates automatica ly and prevents thered-eye effect.Fill in • Always operates the flash light.• The brightness of flash light is automatically controlled.Fi l-in Red Always operates the flash light, and prevents the red-eyeeffect.1st Curtain Operates the flash light immediately after the openingof shutter2nd Curtain Operates the flash light just before the closing of shutter• The picture can be taken better if the subject islocated within the applicable range of flash.(Refer to the Guide No in “Specification.”)• You can set the auto flash option only with theexternal flash for exclusive use by the NX-seriesmodel.• The available flash options are differentdepending on the shooting modes.Flash buttonTaking a picture in a dark placeThe function can be set directly by pressing [Fn] in the shooting mode.
