Canon PowerShot SX170 IS - Manual (Page 117)

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Flash
Still Images
Changing the Flash Mode
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For
details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” ( = 258 ).
1
Lift the flash.
2
Configure the setting.
z z Press the < r> button, choose
a flash mode (either press the
< q> buttons or turn the
<5> dial), and then press the
button.
z z The option you configured is
now displayed.
• The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the
< r> button when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with
your finger in advance.
[ ] Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
[h] On
Fires for each shot.
[Z] Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while
shooting at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out
of flash range.