Sanyo VPC-MZ3EX User Manual

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Press the flash button to select the
flash mode.

Each time the flash button is
pressed, the flash mode icon
changes.
No icon: The digital camera will

detect the subject
brightness and use the
flash only when required.
In a backlight situation, if
only the center of the
image is very dark, the
flash will operate to
compensate (auto flash).

: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of

the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when
the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc.
(forced flash).

: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting

when capturing an image in a location where flash photography
is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash
off).

: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the

flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a
manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the
subject’s eyes.

Press the shutter release button.

The image is captured in the desired flash mode.

Press the flash button.

The LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set flash
mode.

Press the flash button within 5 seconds to set the desired flash
mode.

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