Ricoh GX200 User Guide - Page 54

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 1 Select the timing at which the flash fires from [1stCurtain] or [2ndCurtain] in the shooting menu's [Synchro Settings]. • For the operating procedure, see P.126. 2 Slide the F OPEN switch outward to raise the flash cover. 3 Press the F button to change the flash mode. • The flash mode symbol is displayed momentarily at the center of the picture display and then a smaller symbol is displayed at the upper left of the screen. • If you select [Manual Flash], the flash amount will be the value set in the shooting menu. (GP.125) • The auto focus/flash lamp blinks while the flash charges. Once the flash is charged, the lamp turns off and the camera is ready to shoot. Note When you are finished using the flash, press the center of the flash cover down with your finger. • The flash mode setting is saved until you press the F button again. • The flash does not fire when shooting movies or in multi-shot, auto bracket, white balance bracket, or color bracket modes. • You can adjust the light intensity of the flash. (GP.124) • When using AAA alkaline batteries, Oxyride batteries, or nickel-metal hydride batteries, the picture display turns off when the flash is charging. • The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE (Auto Exposure) accuracy (except when the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash]). • You cannot use the internal flash when using an external flash. (GP.252) 52