Nikon CoolPix S8200 Reference Manual page 74

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Raising and Lowering the Flash
The camera automatically raises and lowers the flash.
• Do not pull the flash up or push down on it.
Raising the Flash
When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will pop up if the
conditions required for flash shooting are met.
• When the flash fires automatically (U auto
flash, V auto with red-eye reduction, or Y
slow sync): If the subject is dimly lit during
shooting, the flash automatically pops up when
you press the shutter-release button halfway.
The camera determines whether or not to pop
up the flash based on the brightness of the
subject and the settings used during shooting.
• W (off): When the flash is lowered, the flash does not pop up even if the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
• X (fill flash): The flash automatically pops up when you press the shutter-release
button halfway.
Lowering the Flash
To lower the flash, turn the camera off.
• Be careful not to pinch fingers or other objects.
• The flash cannot be lowered by pushing it down.
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