Canon HF M31 - Manual (Page 103)

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Flash
You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than [ M Fireworks], [r Underwater]
or [ s Surface].
1 Select the flash mode.
• The icon of the selected flash mode appears. U disappears after 4
seconds.
2 Press j , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully
to record the photo.
Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flash
will fire.
Options (

Default value)
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light
You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as an external flash
when its POWER switch is set to
n ON. The procedure for setting the
external flash is the same as for the built-in flash.
Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced
shoe.
Refer to
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 0 80).
Operating modes:
[ U Automatic] 
The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject.
[ V Red-Eye Auto]
The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the
red-eye effect.
[ S Flash On]
The flash always fires.
[ W Flash Off]
The flash does not fire.
[FUNC.] 8 [ S Flash] 8 Desired option 8 [ a]