Nikon S5200 - Manual (Page 79)

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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
1
Press the multi selector
H (m flash mode).
2
Press
H or I to select the desired mode and
press the
k button.
• See “Available Flash Modes” ( A58) for more information.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of the setting in Monitor settings
(
A104).
B
The Flash Lamp
• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press
the shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-release button
all the way down.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take images.
- Off: The flash will not fire when an image is taken.
• If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save
power while the flash is charging.
C
Effective Range of the Flash
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5 to 4.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 13 ft) at the
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.0 to 2.0 m (3 ft 4 in. to 6 ft 6 in.) at the
maximum telephoto zoom position.
Auto