Pentax Optio WP - Manual (Page 85)

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Flash Modes
Selecting the Flash Mode
, Auto
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
a Flash Off
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the
brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash
photography is prohibited.
b Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
c Auto + Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the
subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
d Flash On + Red-eye
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the
subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of
the light conditions.
b
Soft Flash
This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the
flash is not too bright even when fired at close range.
The flash will discharge regardless of the light
conditions.
• The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) in C mode or y mode, or
when the drive mode is set to 1 or c, or the focus mode is set to
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• A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function.
• In A mode, you can only select , or a.
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