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    Preventing the flash from firing (PowerShot SX400 IS / PowerShot SX520 HS)

    23-Jul-2014
    8202105800

    Solution

    To prevent the flash from firing during shooting, please set it to [Off] using the procedure explained below.
    IMPORTANT
    • The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.

    When the Flash is Lowered
    The flash will automatically be set to [Off] () when it is lowered.

    When the Flash is Raised
    1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

    2. Press the <Flash> () button.



    3. Press the <><> buttons to choose [Off] .



    4. After the setting has been changed, the icon shown in the example image below is displayed.