《19》Flash ( )/ Left button●If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow sychroflash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range andPower ratio of flash). Do not move until the second flash fires.●Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.●Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normallywithin 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.●During the continuous shot, AEB and movie clip mode, the flash function willnot operate.●Take photographs within the flash range.●The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highlyreflective.●When taking an image in a poorly lit condtion with the flash, there may be awhite speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the reflecting ofthe flash light from the floating matters. It is not camera malfuction.INFORMATIONMenu tab Flash mode Description●Flash mode indicatorIf the subject or background is dark, the camera flash willoperate automatically.Auto flashAuto &Red eyereductionFill in flashSlowsynchroFlash offIf a subject or background is dark, the camera flash willwork automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect byusing the red-eye reduction function.The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutterspeed in order to obtain the correct exposure. When youtake an image in a condition with poor light, the camerashake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCDmonitor. We recommend using a tripod for this function.The flash fires regardless of available light.The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according tothe prevailing conditions. The brighter the background orsubject is, the less intense the flash will be.The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturingimages in a place or situation where flash photographyis prohibited. When you capture an image in a poorly litcondition, the camera shake warning indicator ( )will display on the LCD monitor.We recommend using a tripod for this function.