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Setting the Flash (Flash On) (PowerShot S120)

Content Id: 8201916300


Solution

When setting [Flash] to [Auto], [Flash] is not activated if the surroundings are light. However, when shooting with the subject backlit, [Flash] is sometimes used not to make the subject dark. This section describes the setting to shoot with constant flash.

Caution

The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] ().

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

Move the ⋖Flash⋗ () switch to raise the flash.


2. Press the ⋖Flash⋗ () button.


3. The following screen will appear on the monitor.

Press the ⋖⋗⋖⋗ buttons to select [Flash On] ().


4. If the following icon is displayed on the monitor, the setting is complete.

Caution

The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the ⋖Flash⋗ ( ) button when the flash is lowered. Move the ⋖Flash⋗ ( ) switch located on the side of the camera to raise the flash, then configure the setting.
⋖Flash⋗ cannot be set to [On] in the following modes:

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