Setting the Flash (Flash On) (PowerShot SX510 HS / SX170 IS)
Solution
When setting [Flash] to [Auto], [Flash] is not activated if the surroundings are light. However, when shooting with the subject backlit, [Flash] is sometimes used not to make the subject dark. This section describes the setting to shoot the shots with constant flash.
IMPORTANT
- In the following shooting modes, you cannot set the [Flash] to the [On] setting to make it fire every time you shoot.
- <AUTO> (
), <Low Light> (
), <Fireworks> (
), <High-Speed Burst> (
), <Discreet Mode> (
), <Movie> (
).
), <Low Light> (), <Fireworks> (), <High-Speed Burst> (), <Discreet Mode> (), <Movie> ().1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.
2. Lift the flash.
3. Press the <Flash> button (
).
).
IMPORTANT
The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the <Flash> () button when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in advance.
) button when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in advance.4. Operate the <directional buttons> to select [Flash On] (
).
).
Make sure [On] is selected.
5. If the following icon is displayed on the monitor, the setting process is complete.
