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Use the night setting for exposure (usually a moon symbol on the ring.) It holds the exposure longer to pick up natural light sources in the dark and then it blips the flash to light up the dark areas right at the end. It gives a more natural night time picture with existing light sources rather than the un-natural glare of a strong flash.

With the longer exposure make sure you have a steady hand or use a tripod to avoid blur.