Pentax Optio S4i Operation Manual - Page 73

1 Taking Pictures Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes (No icon) Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. 4 a Flash off The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc. where flash photography is prohibited. b Flash on The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. c Auto + red-eye reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. The flash discharges automatically. d Flash On + red-eye reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. • The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C (Moving Picture Mode), N (Marine Moving Picture mode), Continuous Shooting or Infinity-Landscape mode. • The flash discharges a total of three times, two pre-flashes and the third time to take the picture. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the pre-flashes and the main flash is longer.) 1 Press the b button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp 1p.27 Saving the Flash Mode 1p.84 Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed. 71