Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions65Options Default value1 If the joystick guide does not appearon screen, press ( ) to display it.2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .If does not appear on the joystickguide, repeatedly push the joystick( ) toward [NEXT] to display thejoystick guide in the illustration above.When the mode switch is set to AUTO,only one joystick guide will appear.• Repeatedly push the joystick ( )toward to cycle between the flashmodes.• The display disappears after 4seconds.3 Press , first halfway toactivate the autofocus and thenfully to record the still image.NOTESThe 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.- In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program.The flash mode cannot be selected when theexposure is locked.We recommend not using the flashwhile the optional Wide-converter is attached;its shadow can 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.1 If the joystick guide does not appearon screen, press ( ) to display it.2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .• If does not appear on the joystickguide, repeatedly push the joystick( ) toward [NEXT] to display thejoystick guide in the illustration above.When the mode switch is set to AUTO,only one joystick guide will appear.• appears on the screen.(auto)The flash fires automatically according tothe brightness of the subject.(red-eye reduction, auto)The flash fires automatically according tothe brightness of the subject. The assistlamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.(flash on)The flash always fires.(flash off)The flash does not fire.NEXTPHOTO( 12)PHOTONEXT