Using The Built-In Flash - Nikon D5100 User Manual

Using the Built-in Flash

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit
subjects.
Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes
1
Choose a flash mode (0 38).
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,
by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could
damage the flash.
Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0 Modes
1
Raise the flash.
Press the M button to raise the flash.
2
Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes
only; 0 38).
3
Take pictures.
The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.
A
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.
attempt to raise it
DO NOT
z
M button
37