Canon PowerShot G11 - Manual (Page 167)

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You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural
appearing with the use of a separately sold externally mounted flash. You
are recommended to set the white balance to
h.
Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II
Attach the flash to the camera’s
hot shoe.
Turn the external flash on and turn
the camera on.
X h (red) appears on the screen.
X When the flash is charged, its pilot lamp
will light.
Display the flash settings screen.
● Choose the [Flash Control] from the 4
tab, then press the m button.
X The options set on the flash will appear.
Make the setting.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose a menu item, then press the qr
buttons to complete the setting.
● The available settings differ depending on
the flash (p. 167).
• When an external flash is mounted, you cannot set the built-in flash.
• Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II
cannot be used with this camera.
• The flash may not fire when using Canon brand flashes other than
Speedlite EX series models. Also, automatic red-eye correction is not
available.
• Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash
accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash
(Sold Separately)
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