Casio Exilim EX-Z500 User Manual page 66

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select "Auto", and then
press [SET].
• Selecting "Off" disables flash assist.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for
some types of subjects.
• Flash assist may have little effect on your image if
you changed any of the following settings when you
recorded it.
— Flash intensity (page 65)
— Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 80)
— ISO sensitivity (page 110)
— Contrast (page 114)
• Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital
noise in recorded images.
I Flash Precautions
• Take care that your fingers
do not block the flash when
you hold the camera.
Covering the flash with your
finger can greatly reduce its
effectiveness.
• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using
the flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long
as 5 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The
actual time required depends on the battery level,
temperature, and other conditions.
• The flash does not fire during movie recording.
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when camera
battery power is low. If this happens, the flash will not fire
properly and you will not be able to obtain the desired
exposure. Be sure to charge the camera's battery as soon
as possible when power goes low.
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