Using The Flash - Ricoh Caplio GX100 User Manual

Using the Flash

To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch to the outside
to raise the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire
if it is not open.
With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash
mode. The default setting is [AUTO] when the flash is open.
From the front edge of the lens, the flash light reaches about 0.2
to 5.0 m (7.9 in. to 16.4 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.15 to 3.0 m
(5.9 in. to 9.8 ft.) (Telephoto) when the ISO setting is set to
[AUTO].
Flash Modes
FLASH OFF
AUTO
RED-EYE FLASH
FLASH ON
FLASH SYNCHRO. The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is
SOFT FLASH
1
Slide the F (Flash) OPEN
switch to the outside to raise
the flash cover.
2
Turn the mode dial to 5.
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The flash will not fire.
The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit
or backlit.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's
eyes appear red in pictures.
The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.
useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape.
Camera shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is
recommended.
Reduces the amount of light fired by the flash. This is
useful when using macro shooting to shoot close-ups.