Sony ILCA-77M2 - Manual (Page 62)

2. Press the shutter button fully down.
When you do not use the flash
When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.
Note
If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction.
You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up.
When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, the state of the
external flash has priority over the setting of the product. You cannot use the product’s internal flash.
Before attaching/removing an accessory such as a flash to/from the Multi Interface Shoe, turn off the
product first.
When attaching an accessory, insert it fully to the Multi Interface Shoe and screw tightly. Also, make
sure that the accessory is fixed securely to the product.
Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity.
The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached.
The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens.
[53] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash
Flash Mode
You can set the flash mode.
1. MENU
→
(Camera Settings)
→ [Flash Mode] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Flash Off:
The flash does not operate.
Autoflash:
The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.