English 34OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONSUsing the flashThe flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light,but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camerahas four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flashoff mode, and red-eye reduction mode). The flash is available only whenshooting still images.1 Set the camera to the still imageshooting mode (see page 29).h The current flash mode is shownon the LCD monitor.No icon: The digital camera willdetect the subjectbrightness and use theflash only when required.In a backlight situation, ifonly the center of theimage is very dark, theflash will operate tocompensate (auto flash).: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless ofthe conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions,when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lightingconditions, etc. (forced flash).: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use thissetting when capturing an image in a location where flashphotography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscapescene (flash off).: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and usethe flash only when required. At this time the flash will operatein a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in thesubject’s eyes.Flash mode
