Nikon COOLPIX S550 User Manual page 40

The flash has a range of 0.3-4.7 m (1-15.4
ft.)
when the camera is zoomed out all
the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-3.1 m (2-10.2
ft.)
(in
high sensitivity mode). The following flash modes are available.
tRUTD Auto (default setting for
0
(auto) mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
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Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces "red-eye" in portraits (~ 29).
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
Slow sync
tRUTD
(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
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S
Setting the Flash Mode
s:
~
1
Press
~
(flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press
@.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
When
tIIUTD
(auto) is applied, regardless of
Photo Info
(!E
111),
euJIDiI
will go out for a few seconds.
If a setting is not applied by pressing
®
within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
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Flash mode