Sharp VE-CG40U VECG40U Operation Manual - Page 26

Basic Operations Capturing Using the Flash Available in or . mode You can use the flash to record good-quality still images even in dark locations. Types s: Automatic flash mode, based on light condition N: Automatic flash mode with red-eye reduction q: Flash on mode L: Flash on mode with red-eye reduction M: Flash off mode Using Macro Shot Available in or = mode This camera lets you shoot close-ups to focus on subjects from about 3.5 to 28 inches (9 to 70 cm) away with the Power zoon "W" button set to widest angle, and 8 to 28 inches (20 to 70 cm) away with the Power zoon "W" button set to other than the widest angle. Excellent for photographing insects and flowers. Power zoom "W" button Basic Operations "q" button 1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode. 2 Press the q button until the desired flash mode displays. • Each time you press the q button, the flash mode icon changes as shown below . 3 Capture the still image (see page 13). • The flash works depending on the setting. Notes: • s and N are not available in Manual Exposure Control mode (,), Aperture Priority mode (;) and Shutter Speed Priority mode ('). • q and qN are not available in Auto mode ([). • Flash is automatically set to off when using Continuous, Auto Bracket and Auto Gamma modes. • The flash sensor on the front of the body measures the light level to emit. Do not obstruct 16 it with your finger when holding camera. "%" button 1 Turn on the camera in the desired mode. 2 Press the Power Zoom "W" button to set to widest angle, then press the % button. 3 Move the camera closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view, then capture the image. Notes: • When you capture a macro shot, make sure that the subject receives sufficient illumination. • In Scene Select mode (.), this function will only work if you select "BLACK&WHITE" from the "SCENE MENU". • Use a tripod to avoid camera shaking. • Macro Shot is not available when Quick Shot is on.