28 If you press the shutter button after selecting the flash, the firstflash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range andPower ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the secondflash fires. Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time forthe flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, thecharging time will be longer. The flash does not work in Movie Clip mode. Take photographs within the flash range. The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too closeor highly reflective. When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash,there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speckis caused by the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicatorIcon Flash mode DescriptionAuto flash If the subject or background is dark, thecamera flash will operate automatically.Auto & Red eyereductionIf a subject or background is dark, thecamera flash will work automatically andwill reduce the red-eye effect by using thered-eye reduction function.Fill in flashThe flash fires regardless of the avail-able light. The intensity of the flash will beautomatically controlled to suit the prevailingconditions.Slow synchroThe fl ash operates with a slow shutter speedto obtain a balanced correct exposure. Inpoor lighting conditions the camera shakewarning indicator ( Ã ) will display on theLCD monitor.Red-eye reductionWhen a shot with "red eye" is detected,this mode will reduce the red-eye effectautomatically.Flash offThe flash does not fire.Select this mode when capturing images ina place or situation where flash photographyis prohibited. When you capture an imagein poorly lit conditions, the camera shakewarning indicator ( Ã ) will appear on theLCD monitor. Smart Auto flash ( ) icon will appear in [Smart Auto]mode.