Flash ( ) / left button – Samsung EC-SL102BBP-US User Manual
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If you press the shutter button after selecting the fl ash, the fi rst 
fl ash fi res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and 
Power ratio of fl ash). Do not move the camera until the second 
fl ash fi res. 
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Using the fl ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
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Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for 
the fl ash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the 
charging time will be longer.
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In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], 
[Dawn], [Firework] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the 
fl ash function will not operate.
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Take photographs within the fl ash range.
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The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close 
or highly refl ective.
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When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the fl ash, 
there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck 
is caused by the fl ash light refl ecting off atmospheric dust.
Flash (
) / Left button
Ê Flash mode indicator
Icon
Flash mode
Description
Auto fl ash
If the subject or background is dark, the 
camera fl ash will operate automatically.
Auto & Red eye
reduction
If a subject or background is dark, the 
camera fl ash will work automatically and 
will reduce the red-eye effect by using the 
red-eye reduction function.
Fill in fl ash
The fl ash fi res regardless of the avail-
able light. The intensity of the fl ash will be 
automatically controlled to suit the prevailing 
conditions.
Slow synchro
The fl ash operates with a slow shutter speed 
to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In 
poor lighting conditions the camera shake 
warning indicator ( 
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) will display on the
LCD monitor.
Red-eye reduction
When a shot with "red eye" is detected, 
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect 
automatically.
Flash off
The fl ash does not fi re. 
Select this mode when capturing images in 
a place or situation where fl ash photography 
is prohibited. When you capture an image 
in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake 
warning indicator ( 
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) will appear on the
LCD monitor.