Using The Flash; Setting The Flash Mode - Nikon COOLPIX L20 User Manual

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-23 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
0.5-4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-13 ft. 1 in.).
The following flash modes are available. Note that when using easy auto mode
(A 18), only Auto (default setting) and Off are available.
U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. In G (easy auto) mode (A 18), the
camera will determine the flash mode automatically according to the scene.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces "red-eye" in portraits (A 29).
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
Y
Slow sync
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background
at night or under dim light.

Setting the Flash Mode

1
Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press k.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
D will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the
Photo info option (A 89).
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
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Flash mode
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