what setting on my cool pix 7600 will get me flash with action pics?

Well, you could just set it on programmed mode, lower the ISO as far as you need it and turn the flash on. This is the easiest way to do it, but if you turn your ISO too low I don't think the flash will go off, so you'll have to play with it a little bit. If this doesn't suit your needs, try just turning it to auto, pushing the capture button halfway down (to prefocus and arm the flash), then taking the action photo. Hope this helps, if you need any other suggestions, feel free to ask.

I don't have a means of adjusting the ISO setting on this camera. Perhaps that is why it has scored such a miserable rating. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Here's what an expert on this site, James deRuvo tells people, and I don't think it can be put any better:
"Also, try these tips to improve your performance:

there are also other tips to speed up your performance:

1. Prefocus. Hold down the shutter half way to get a prefocus of the image you're shooting. When it changes, prefocus again. This will speed up your camera's performance during picture taking since it won't have to autofocus before it shoots the shot.

2. Use faster SD cards. Yes, there are faster cards and it does make a difference in writing the image file to the card. This is especially key if you're taking multiple or burst images.

3. Fresher batteries. Use alkalines at least. But I recommend using high energy batteries designed for digital photography. Varta is a good brand. They are usually sold in camera shops, are long lasting (because they are sold in small quantities) put out alot of energy.

4. Shoot in "sports" modes when you're in situations that require action. Night or available light modes when in night time settings. These presets can help in speeding up your shots, rather than the camera taking a split second to evaluate the conditions of the lighting.

5. Go manual. If you are manually focusing, particularly in darker settings, you can constantly refocus the image as things happen. Also, the infrared does have a range and if your image is out of that range you can end up with the camera's "best guess" or infinity setting which may not help. You can also go manual on fstops and shutter speeds as well, getting more light faster when you choose.

6. Go with a shallow depth of field.

7. Pan with the action. You can create some pretty cool shots by panning with your shot, focusing on your subject. This will create the effect of your subject in sharp contrast to the blurry background.

8. Use a flash - even in day time. This will "freeze" the image and cause your subject to "pop" in the shot. However, flash is only designed for limited range and can dissipate outside of about 20-25 feet unless you're using a zoomable flash."

Hope this helps.

Perhaps I have overstated the problem. The action I am trying to capture is not supersonic. My one year old granddaughter began walking a few weeks ago. I cannot find a setting on this Coolpix 7600 which I can use inside and capture my grand daughter walking that is not blurred. Additionally, the auto setting on this piece could not clearly capture her in a swing. These seem to be rudimentary needs of any camera.

Thanks for the quick response! I will try the dusk mode and see if Abigail walks too fast to clearly capture the image. Unforturnately, the sports mode setting precludes the use of flash and is the crux of the auto setting dilemma.