Other Functions521 Press (flash button).• Repeatedly pressing will cyclebetween the flash modes.• The icon of the selected flash modewill appear ( disappears after 4seconds).2 Press , first halfway toactivate the autofocus and thenfully to record the still image.NOTES The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range depends on therecording conditions. The range of the flash decreases incontinuous shooting mode. For the red-eye reduction to be effective, thesubject needs to look at the assist lamp. Thedegree of reduction depends on the distanceand on each individual. The flash will not fire in the following cases:- When you manually adjust the exposure in(auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode.- During auto exposure bracketing. The flash mode cannot be changed after youpressed to manually adjust the exposure. We recommend not using the flash when theoptional Wide-converter or Tele-converter isattached. Their shadows appear on the screen. About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you presshalfway, if the subject is too dark theassist lamp may light up briefly in order toenable the camcorder to focus more accurately(AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF ASTLAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp doesnot light up.- The camcorder may not be able to focus evenif the AF-assist lamp is on.- The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could bean inconvenience. Consider turning it off inpublic places such as restaurants or theaters.Mini Video LightYou can turn on the mini video light(assist lamp) at any time regardless of therecording program.Press .• appears on the screen.• Press again to turn the minivideo light off.Self TimerPOINTS TO CHECK: Set the camcorder in recordpause mode.1 Press .• appears.• Press again to cancel the selftimer.:2 Press .The camcorder starts recording after a10-second countdown (2 secondswhen using the wireless controller).The countdown appears on the screen.PHOTOEXPPHOTO( 10)( 10)LIGHTLIGHTStart/Stop
