Turning on the Flash
Attach a flash to the camera, and then turn the camera on.
Press the [ON/OFF] button.
≥ To turn the flash off, press the [ON/OFF] button again.
≥ Replace the batteries if the [CHARGE] lamp does not light
after:
30 seconds (Alkaline dry batteries)
10 seconds (Rechargeable nickel metal hydride
batteries)
≥ If the [CHARGE] lamp and [AUTO CHECK] lamp blink
simultaneously, batteries are running low. Replace the
batteries. Using a considerably exhausted battery may
result in malfunction.
≥ The flash will enter sleep mode whenever the camera
enters sleep mode.
≥ If no operations are performed for approximately 20
minutes, the flash will turn off automatically. Press the
[ON/OFF] button to turn it on.
≥ Oscillating sound may be output while charging the flash,
but this is not malfunction.
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1 [ON/OFF] button
2 [CHARGE] lamp
3 [AUTO CHECK] lamp
Shooting
1 Use camera controls to choose the flash
mode.
See the camera operating instructions for details.
2 Choose a flash mode.
"Flash Mode" (P9)
3 Press the shutter button halfway.
4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
The unit emits light in proper exposure if [AUTO CHECK]
lamp flashes for approximately 5 seconds.
≥ When using a flash, flash light may be blocked by the lens
body, lens hood, etc.
≥ Use the wide panel to prevent overexposure at ranges of
less than 1 m (3.3 feet) (P11).
1 [AUTO CHECK] lamp