Nikon D3000 Reference Manual
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Using the Built-in Flash
The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit
subjects.
subjects.
❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, and o Modes
1
Choose a flash mode (
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2
Take pictures.
The flash will pop up as required when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and
fire when a photograph is taken.
shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and
fire when a photograph is taken.
❚❚Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, and M Modes
1
Raise the flash.
Press the
M button to raise the flash.
2
Choose a flash mode (
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3
Take pictures.
The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.
❚❚Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use, press it
gently downward until the latch clicks into place.
gently downward until the latch clicks into place.
M button