Flash Modes (Using The Flash) - Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Reference Manual

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Flash Modes (Using the Flash)
You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.
1 Press • (_ flash mode) on the multi selector,
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2
Press the multi selector to select the desired
mode and press the _) button.
• See "Available Flash Modes" ([_)55) for more
information.
• If the _) button is not pressed within a few seconds,
the selection will be canceled.
• When _AIITO (auto) is applied, _ is only displayed for
a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings
(_94).
3
Frame the subject and take a picture.
• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when
you press the shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-
release button all the way.
- Blinking: The flash is charging. The camera cannot
take pictures.
Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.
• If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off
while the flash is charging.
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[] Effective Range of the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.3 to 3.5 m (1 ft to 11 ft) for wide angle position, and about
0.5 to 2.2 m (1 ft 8 in, to 7 ft 2 in,) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto),