Using The Flash (Flash Modes) - Nikon COOLPIX S3400 Reference Manual

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.
Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).
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Press H or I to choose the desired flash
mode and press the k button.
• See "Available Flash Modes" (A54) for more information.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
• When U (Auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A98).
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Notes About the Flash Lamp
• The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-release
button all the way down.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. Wait a few seconds and try
again.
- Off: The flash will not fire when an image is taken.
• If the battery is low, the monitor turns off while the flash charges.
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Effective Range of the Flash
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.1 m (1 ft 8 in.–13 ft) at the
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.0–2.1 m (3 ft 4 in.–7 ft 1 in.) at the maximum
telephoto zoom position.
Auto
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