Epson PhotoPC 3100Z User Manual - Page 35

TIP ◗ When you're using the Flash Off setting, hold the camera steady or use a tripod to avoid capturing blurry images. ◗ If you are taking pictures outdoors in bright light, the camera may reduce the exposure and darken your subject. To brighten your subject without over-exposing the whole picture, you can use the Forced Flash setting. An icon for each setting appears on the status display panel, as shown below: Auto The flash goes off automatically whenever it's needed for adequate lighting (default setting). Forced Flash The flash goes off with every picture you take. Use this setting to compensate for backlighting (when you are facing a light source). Flash Off The flash is disabled, even when lighting is inadequate. Use this setting for special effects, where flash photography is prohibited, or for macro close-ups. Red-eye Reduction Use this setting to eliminate the red-eye effect (the reddish reflection of the flash in your subjects' pupils) that flash photography often produces. Slow Synchronized Flash Slow synchronized flash causes the aperture to stay open longer, allowing more light to enter the camera. The camera has two slow synchronized flash settings: ◗ The leading setting sets off the flash first, then exposes the subject and takes the picture. Hold the camera still or use a tripod when you are using the leading setting. (See Appendix B for instructions on using a tripod.) ◗ The trailing setting flashes at the end of the exposure, allowing you to capture background motion while freezing your subject. Taking Pictures 2-10