Olympus Zoom230 - Manual (Page 22)

The shutter release cannot be operated while
the flash is charging.
It takes about 0.2—3.5 seconds after the film
is advanced to recharge the flash (at normal
temperatures with new batteries).
NOTE: To significantly reduce red-eye
phenomenon, use the AUTO-S flash mode
(P.40).
From 0.6m(2ft) to l.6m(5.2ft), the
flash strength is controlled
automatically as shown. This soft flash
mechanism prevents pictures from
being overexposed.
Soft flash:
Overexposed (with conventional
flash).
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