Casio EX-Z3 Owners Manual - Page 52

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp. Flash Precautions Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. Flash The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire. Red operation lamp* * Red operation lamp When the red operation lamp is this: Flashing Lit It means this: Flash unit is charging Flash unit is ready to fire • You may not be able to achieve the desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or too far away. • The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions. • The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen. • The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera's battery as soon as possible. • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit. 52