Setting The Flash Mode; Mode Icon - Nikon COOLPIX S80 User Manual

Basic Shooting Functions

Setting the Flash Mode

1
Tap the left tab to display the setting
controls (A 12), and tap the flash

mode icon.

The flash mode menu is displayed.
2
Tap the desired flash mode icon.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the
setting, tap the tab again.
B
Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (c) or Lighting is Poor
• Use of a tripod is recommended during shooting. Set Vibration reduction (A 153) to Off from
the setup menu (A 145) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim
lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.
B
Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to c (off).
C
The Flash Indicator
The flash indicator shows flash status when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off, and
remain off, while the flash charges.
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Flash mode
Auto
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