Using The Flash; Setting The Flash Mode - Nikon Coolpix S710 User Manual

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The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-8.5 m (1
ft.
8 in.-27 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
0.8-4.3 m (2 ft. 8 in.-14 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following
flash modes are available.
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Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
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Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces "red-eye" in portraits
(~
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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.
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Slow sync
tRuro
(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.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press
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(flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
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2
Use the rotary 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.
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will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the
Photo info option (~ 120).
If a setting is not applied by pressing
®
within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
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Note on Using the Flash
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Flash mode
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to
(f)
(Off)
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