Using The Flash - Pentax Optio E10 User Manual

Using the Flash

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take
an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.
1. Rotate the mode dial to
2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.
3. Press the four-way controller ( /
each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting
using the four-way controller (
4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
5. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.
The camera has four flash modes: Auto, Auto + Red-eye, Flash on and Flash off.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:
Flash mode
Auto
Auto + Red-eye
Flash On
Flash Off
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Description
The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions.
Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take
natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions.When
taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the
subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera
as possible.
The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness.
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode when
taking pictures using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and
when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.
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