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.
- The flash cannot be turned off in the [Star Portrait] (
) mode of PowerShot G7 X models.
When the Flash is Lowered
The flash will automatically be set to [Off] (

) when it is lowered.
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.