How to set the Flash functions. - DMC-ZS100

Set the flash to match the recording.

1. Press [Menu] → [Rec icon] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode]
2. Press [▲] / [▼] to select the item and press [Menu/Set].

Flash Functions & Information

Icon	Function name	Description
[Forced Flash On icon] / [Forced On/Red-Eye icon]	Forced Flash On / Forced On/Red-Eye	Always takes pictures using the flash. Ideal for taking pictures with a backlight or when a subject is located under bright lighting such as a fluorescent light. Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject. The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at the camera during the preliminary flash. In some cases, red-eye reduction may be negligible.
[Slow Sync. icon] / [Slow Sync./Red-Eye]	Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-Eye	When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Ideal for taking pictures of people against a nightscape. Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. We recommend using a tripod. Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject. The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at the camera during the preliminary flash. In some cases, red-eye reduction may be negligible.

Flash settings for each Recording mode

Recording Mode		Flash	Flash Red-Eye	Flash Slow	Flash / Redeye / Slow Sync
Intelligent Auto Mode		The display will show Intelligent Auto Flash Aperture Mode when the flash is in use
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Program AE Mode		Yes
Aperture-Priority AE Mode		Yes
Shutter-Priority AE Mode		Yes		No
Manual Exposure Mode		Yes		No
Scene Guide Mode	[Clear Portrait]	Yes		No
	[Silky Skin]	Yes		No
	[Sweet Child's Face]	Yes		No
	[Appetizing Food]	Yes	No
	[Clear Backlight]	Yes	No
	[Clear Sports Shot]	Yes	No
	[Cute Dessert]	Yes	No
	[Freeze Animal Motion]	Yes	No
	[Soft Image of a Flower]	Yes	No
	[Monochrome]	Yes

• When the built-in flash is closed, the display will show [Forced Flash Off] regardless of flash setting.
• The Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the initial value with each change of scene.