Olympus SP-500 UZ - Manual (Page 13)

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1
Press the
# button (flash pop-up) to open the flash.
2
Press the
# button (flash mode) repeatedly to set the flash mode.
If not used for approximately 2 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the
setting screen disappears.
3
Press the shutter button halfway.
When the flash is set to fire, the # mark lights.
4
Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
Flash working range:
W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1 ft. to 14.8 ft.)
T (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 3.4 m (1 ft. to 11.2 ft.)
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops
operating if not used for 3 minutes. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to
reactivate the camera.
If the camera is not operated for 4 hours after the camera enters sleep mode, it
automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume operation, turn on the
power again.
Icon Flash Mode Description
(No
indication)
Auto flash The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight
conditions.
!
Red-eye
reduction flash The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this
phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the
regular flash.
# Fill-in flash The flash fires regardless of the available light.
H
Red-eye Fill-in
flash The flash always fires after pre-flashes for red-eye
reduction are emitted.
$ Flash off The flash does not fire even in low light conditions.
Flash Modes
Power Save Feature
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