Canon SX20 PowerShot SX20 IS Camera User Guide - Page 158

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) 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. • 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. 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 LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). 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. 159). ● In modes other than G, M, B, and D, flash settings cannot be changed since the flash adjusts and fires automatically. 158