Sony DSC P9 Operating Instructions - Page 24

Using the self-timer (continued) 60min 2272 FINE 4 0EV F2.8 30 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down. The Self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash in orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer during the operation Press V ( ) on the control button again. • If you stand in front of the camera and press the shutter button, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set. Selecting a flash mode 60min 2272 FINE 4 , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. The flash mode has the following features. No indicator (Auto): Based on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly (factory setting). (Forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light. (No flash): The flash will not be used. • The recommended distance using the flash is as follows (when [ISO] is set to [AUTO]): - When the zoom is set all the way to the W side, 0.5 to 3.8 m (19 11/16 inches to 12 feet 5 19/32 inches). - When the zoom is set all the way to the T side, 0.6 to 2.4 10 1/2 inches). m (23 5/8 inches to 7 feet • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear. • You can change the brightness of the flash using [FLASH LEVEL] in the menu settings (page 90). • In the Auto or (Forced flash) mode, you look at the LCD screen in a dark place, you may notice some "noise" in the image, but this will have no effect on the image you shoot. • While the flash is being charged, the /CHG lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp goes out. 24