Ricoh 173573 R10 User Guide - Page 43

Using the Flash You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [Auto]. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Flash Range * When ISO Setting (GP.114) is set to [Auto] or [ISO 400] Wide-Angle Approx. 20 cm to 3.0 m (from the front of the lens) Telephoto Approx. 25 cm to 2.0 m (from the front of the lens) Flash Modes Flash Off The flash will not fire. AUTO Auto Red-Eye Flash Flash On(*) The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit or backlit. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red in pictures. The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions. Flash Synchro.(*) The flash fires with the shutter speed slowed. This is useful when taking portrait pictures in a nightscape. Camera shake may occur, so the use of a tripod is recommended. (*) This function is not available in easy shooting mode. 1 Press the ADJ./OK button toward F (flash). • The list of the flash modes symbol is displayed on the picture display. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the flash mode. • The flash mode symbol is displayed at the upper left of the picture display. • The flash mode symbol blinks at the upper left of the picture display when the flash is charging. Once the flash is charged, the symbol stops blinking and lights steadily and the camera is ready to shoot. 41