Canon PowerShot A620 User Guide

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Using the Flash
1. Press the   button to cycle through flash settings.
* Red-eye reduction: This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from 
the eyes and making them appear red. You can set this feature on and off in 
the Rec. menu.
Auto with red-eye 
reduction
The flash fires automatically and fires the red-
eye reduction lamp each time.
Auto
The flash fires automatically.
Flash on with red-
eye reduction
The red-eye reduction lamp and flash always 
fire.
Flash on
The flash always fires.
Flash off
The flash will not fire.
You are recommended to shoot with the camera 
attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake 
warning icon 
 appears.
When [Slow Synchro] is set to [On] in the Rec. menu, 
you can shoot at a slow shutter speed with the flash 
activated. This helps brighten up dark backgrounds when 
shooting night scenes or with indoor lighting conditions.
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See the Advanced Guide: Rec. Menu (p. 24)
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See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 136)
Each time you press the   button, the 
flash settings will change.
With the red-eye reduction function on:
With the red-eye reduction function off:
Flash settings cannot be used in some shooting modes.
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