Nikon CoolPix S9300 Reference Manual page 79

Raising the Flash
When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will automatically
pop up if the conditions required for flash photography are met.
• Auto flash (U auto, V auto with redeye
reduction, or Y slow sync): If the lighting is
dim, the flash automatically pops up when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The
camera determines whether or not the flash
pops up based on the brightness of the subject
and the settings used during shooting.
• W off: The flash does not pop up, even when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. The camera can shoot pictures with the flash lowered.
• X fill flash: The flash pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway during shooting.
Lowering the Flash
When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it
clicks shut.
Available Flash Modes
U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (A62).
W Off
Flash does not fire.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when
shooting in a dark location.
Fill flash
X
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to
"fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Y Slow sync
Auto is combined with a slow shutter speed. Suitable for portraits of human
subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash illuminates main subject; slow
shutter speeds are used to capture background.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
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