Nikon D3100 User Manual page 54

Using the Built-in Flash
The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit
subjects.
II Using the Built-in
Flash:~,
7,
·2·, ~,
and
[l:]
Modes
1
Choose a flash mode
(OJ
49).
2
Take pictures.
The flash will pop up as required when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and
fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does
not pop up automatically,
DO NOT
attempt to raise it
by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could
damage the flash.
II Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, andMModes
1
Raise the flash.
Press the
~
button to raise the flash.
2
Choose a flash mode
(aJ
49).
3
Take pictures.
The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken .
• Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently
downward until the latch clicks into place.
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