Photos 103FlashYou can use the flash to take photos in dark places.POINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks], [r Underwater]or [s Surface].1 Select the flash mode.• The icon of the selected flash mode appears. U disappears after 4seconds.2 Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fullyto record the photo.Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flashwill fire.Options ( Default value)Using the VFL-2 Video Flash LightYou can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as an external flashwhen its POWER switch is set to n ON. The procedure for setting theexternal flash is the same as for the built-in flash.Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advancedshoe.Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 81).Operating modes:[U Automatic] The flash fires automatically according to thebrightness of the subject.[V Red-Eye Auto] The flash fires automatically according to thebrightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce thered-eye effect.[S Flash On] The flash always fires.[W Flash Off] The flash does not fire.[FUNC.] 8 [S Flash] 8 Desired option 8 [a]