Nikon D5100 - Manual (Page 68)

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Using the Built-in Flash
The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit
subjects.
❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes
1
Choose a flash mode ( 0 51).
2
Take pictures.
The flash will pop up as required when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and
fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does
not pop up automatically,
DO NOT
attempt to raise it
by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could
damage the flash.
❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0 Modes
1
Raise the flash.
Press the M button to raise the flash.
2
Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes
only;
0 51).
3
Take pictures.
The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.
A
Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward
until the latch clicks into place.
M button