Nikon S10 - Manual (Page 26)

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Basic Phot
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Using the Flash
The fl ash has a range of 0.3–5.4 m (11.8 in.–17 ft. 8.6 in.) when the camera is zoomed
all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 1.0–5.4 m (3 ft. 3.4 in.–17 ft. 8.6 in.).
The following fl ash modes are available:
Mode Description
Auto Flash fi res automatically when lighting is poor.
Auto with red-
eye reduction
Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page).
Flash Cancel (off ) Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor.
Anytime Flash
(fi ll fl ash)
Flash fi res whenever picture is taken. Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shad-
ows and back-lit subjects.
Slow sync
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
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Make selection (to exit without changing
mode, wait fi ve seconds). Selection is shown
by icon in display. Selection for mode is
stored in memory even when camera is off .
2
Flash
Highlight mode.
1
Flash
Display fl ash-mode menu.
The fl ash lamp shows fl ash status when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• On (red): Flash will fi re when picture is taken
• Blinks red: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off : Flash off or not required.
The Flash Lamp