If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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Flash Range for When the Flash Mode is Set to [Auto] (for 
when the ISO Setting is set to [Auto] or [ISO 400] GP.146)
Flash Modes
Using the Flash
To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch outward to raise 
the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire if it is 
not open.
With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash 
mode. The default setting at the time of purchase is [Auto].
In addition, you can select the timing at which the flash fires from 
[1stCurtain] (right after the exposure starts) or [2ndCurtain] (right 
before the exposure finishes). The default setting at the time of 
purchase is [1stCurtain]. (GP.126)
Wide-Angle Approx. 20 cm to 5.0 m (from the front of the lens)
Telephoto Approx. 15 cm to 3.0 m (from the front of the lens)
Flash Off The flash will not fire.
Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly 
lit or backlit.
Red-eye Flash Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s 
eyes appear red in pictures.
Flash On The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.
Flash Synchro. The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is 
useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. 
Camera shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is 
recommended.
Manual Flash The flash amount can be set using the shooting menu. 
The flash amount can be set at [Full] or [1/1.4], [1/2], 
[1/2.8], [1/4], [1/5.6], [1/8], [1/11], [1/16], [1/22], [1/32] of 
the maximum amount. (GP.125)
In scene mode, this function is only available when 
[Zoom Macro] is set.
AUTO