Using The Flash - Sanyo VPC S6 - Xacti Digital Camera Instruction 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 ( /
changes 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 Description
Auto The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions.
Red-eye 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.
Flash on The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness.
Flash off 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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