Gateway DC-M42 User Guide - Page 32

Using the Flash

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Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Press the button (located on the rear side of the camera) repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose the picture and press the shutter button. The camera has four flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash (on), and Flash Off. The modes appear cyclically when you press the button on the rear side of the camera. 32

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Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of
flash. You can take an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change
the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the
POWER
switch.
2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual,
Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports).
3. Press the
button (located on the rear side of the camera)
repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears on the
LCD monitor.
4. Compose the picture and press the shutter button.
The camera has four flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash
(on), and Flash Off. The modes appear cyclically when you press the
button on the rear side
of the camera.