Table ofcontents OperationSearch MENU/SettingsSearch Index43 GBFlash1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.2 (Flash) t desired modeWhen the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCDscreen, touch .• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.• While charging the flash, is displayed.• You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.• [On] or [Slow Synchro] is not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode.• In Sweep Panorama and Underwater Sweep Panorama modes, [Flash] is set to [Off].(Auto) Flashes when shooting in low light or backlit conditions.(On) Flash always operates.(SlowSynchro)Flash always operates.The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot thebackground that is out of flash light.(Off) Flash does not operate.NoteszWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flashphotosThis is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they areaccentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Flash] is set to [Off].)CameraSubjectParticles (dust, pollen, etc.)in the air