Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) - Canon PowerShot A710 IS Advanced User's Manual

Using an Externally Mounted Flash
(Sold Separately)
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the
subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures
to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this
explanation.
Bracket
(Comes with the flash)
The High-Power Flash will not fire in the following
situations:
- When shooting in
- When Flash Sync is set to [2nd-curtain]
- When Flash Adjust is set to [Manual]
The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge
gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF]
when you finish using the flash.
Be careful not to touch the flash window or sensor
windows with your fingers while the flash is in use.
The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close
proximity.
The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or
when there are no reflective items.
For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the
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first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.
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