Pentax *ist Operating Manual page 109

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MEMO
• The built-in flash does not pop up even if the flash pop-up button is
pressed with the flash mode is set to
• When the flash pop-up button is pressed,
appears on the LCD panel, which indicates the flash always fires
regardless of the light conditions.
• The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged.
• To enable shutter release before the flash is charged, set custom
function number [CF7] to [2]. See pages 134 and 138.
• Do not use a lens hood with the built-in flash as it may obstruct the
path of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture
corners.
• With the built-in flash popped up, an external flash cannot be attached
to the hot shoe. If you would like to use an external flash together with
the built-in flash, see the flash connections on page 124.
(Flash OFF).
disappears and
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