Panasonic DMC-GM1 User Manual
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9. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes:
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Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes
possible by opening the built-in flash.
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
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Check that the flash is retracted in a
horizontal position.
horizontal position.
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Forcibly closing the flash can damage the
camera.
camera.
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Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in
use.
use.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the
flash is closed.
flash is closed.
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Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.
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Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Forcing the flash off ([Œ])
When the flash is closed or pictures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion picture
recording, etc., [Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash
will not fire.
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recording, etc., [Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash
will not fire.
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Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.