Nikon P3 - Manual (Page 31)

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Selecting the Flash Option
Note on Using the Flash
When taking flash pictures at a wide-angle zoom position, bright reflections from dust particles in
the air may appear in the picture as bright spots. To reduce these bright reflections, set the flash to
B (Flash Cancel) or zoom in on the subject.
Display Flash menu. Highlight option.
Selected flash option is indicated by
icon on monitor.
• To exit without changing the flash mode,
wait five seconds without pressing d.
Checking the Flash Status
The flash lamp and flash indicator (P.14) on the monitor show
the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed half-
way.
• On
: The flash fires when a picture is taken.
• Blinks : The flash is charging. Wait until the lamp stays on.
• Off
: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.
Flash
OK OK OK
Flash
OK OK OK
F2.7 F2.7 1/60 1/60 120 120 F2.7 1/60 120
Flash lamp