Autoflash mode (), autoflash with red-eyereduction (), manual fill-flash ( ) or flash cancel () can be selected.Press the flash-mode button until the desiredindicator appears in the data panel.The sequence is as shown.• When you turn the camera on, the built-in flash is set toautoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichevermode was last used.The range of the built-in flash dependson the film speed and focal length youare using. To ensure proper exposure,make sure your subject is positionedwithin the flash range.• Do not hold the flash down; the shutter may notrelease.• For vertically framed pictures, hold the camera so theflash is on top.While pressing the shutter-release button partway down:• The orange flash lamp will glow whenever the built-inflash is on.• When the orange flash lamp blinks slowly, your scene istoo dark for a sharp hand-held picture. Use flash orplace the camera on a tripod.• When the orange flash lamp blinks rapidly, the flash ischarging. Wait until it glows steadily, then take thepicture. Flash recharge time is approximately 0.3 to 7seconds.In this flash mode, the flash will fire a few shortbursts before the main flash burst to reduce the“red-eye” effect which occurs when photographingpeople in low light.Press the flash-mode button until appearsin the data panel, then take the picture.• Before taking the picture, warn your subjects that theflash will fire a few short bursts before the picture istaken.• The orange flash lamp will blink indicating preflash.The flash will fire with every shutter releaseregardless of lighting. This can be used to reduceharsh, unflattering shadows on your subject’s faceor illuminate your subject when it is back-lit.RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE Press the flash-mode button until appearsin the data panel, then take the picture.With flash-cancel, the flash will not fire. This modeshould be used when photographing twilightscenes or subjects that are beyond the flashrange.Press the flash-mode button untilappearsin the data panel, then take the picture.• When the flash is cancelled, shutter speeds may beslow. Placing your camera on a tripod is recommended.MANUAL FILL-FLASH MODE In autoflash mode, the flash will fire in low light.AUTOFLASH MODE FLASH CANCEL MODE The self-timer delays release of the shutter forapproximately 10 seconds after the shutter-releasebutton is pressed.À Place the camera on a tripod and press theself-timer/drive-mode button until appears in the data panel.Á Align your subject within the focus frame,then press the shutter-release button.• The self-timer indicator in the data panel and the self-timer lamp will blink slowly during the countdown andblink rapidly just before the shutter releases.• Self-timer is automatically cancelled after the shutter isreleased.• To stop the self-timer, press the self-timer/drive-modebutton. Cancel the self-timer operation by turning thecamera off or pressing the self-timer button until disappears from the data panel.In this mode, the camera continuously takespictures and advances the film as long as theshutter-release button is held down.À Press the self-timer/drive-mode button untilappears in the data panel.Á Press the shutter-release button down andhold.• Without flash, the shutter will release every 1.2seconds; with flash, the shutter will release when theflash is charged.• Continuous-drive mode remains selected after youfinish the series.• The subject-program mode remains selected as long asyou are pressing the shutter-release button. When youhave finished a series, the subject-program selection isreset to auto.The optional IR Remote Control RC-3 allowsremote camera operation up to 6 meters (19.7feet) away.• The remote control will not operate with backlitsubjects.• Bright light or reflections entering the viewfinder mayaffect the camera’s meter reading.À Press the self-timer/drive mode button untilappears in the data panel.Á Point the remote control toward the front ofthe camera and press either the Release orDelay button.• Release: The remote-control lamp on the camera blinksonce, then the picture is taken.Delay: The remote-control lamp on the camera blinkstwice, then the picture is taken.À With the camera in remote mode, center the focus frame on thesubject, then press the shutter-release button partway down.Á Recompose the picture, then use the remote control normally.• Focus will remain locked after the picture is taken. To cancel focus hold, turn the camera off.FLASH RANGE• To cancel remote control mode, press the self-timer/drive mode button until disappears or turn the camera off.USING FOCUS HOLD IN REMOTE CONTROL MODEThe remote control uses a 3V lithium battery(CR2032).À Pull out the battery chamber and removethe old battery.Á Insert a new battery into the chamber withits + side up, then slide the chamber backinto the remote control.CHANGING THE BATTERYCONTINUOUS-DRIVE MODEREMOTE CONTROL (SOLD SEPARATELY)Emitter windowDelay buttonRelease buttonBattery coverFLASH LAMPUSING THE BUILT-IN FLASHSELF-TIMER28mmISO 1000.4-5.9m16 in - 19.4 ft.0.4-2.3m16 in - 7.5 ft.0.4-11.8m16 in - 38.7 ft.0.4-4.6m16 in - 15.1 ft.75mmISO 400
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