Panasonic DMC-FZ18 User Manual

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Preparation
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• Attach the strap to the other side of the 
camera being careful not to twist it.
• Check that the strap is firmly attached to 
the camera.
• Attach the strap so that the “L
UMIX
” LOGO 
is on the outside.
• We recommend attaching the strap when 
using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Attaching the Lens 
Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood 
will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The 
lens hood cuts off excess lighting and 
improves the picture quality.
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
1 Securely attach the hood adaptor 
(supplied) so that it is all the way 
into the lens barrel.
• Do not tighten the hood adaptor too 
much.
2 Place the camera upside down, 
align the mark on the lens hood 
with the mark
 
 on the camera 
and then insert the lens hood.
• Make sure the screw is loose and then 
attach the lens hood.
3 Tighten the screw.
• Do not tighten the screw too much.
Removing the hood adaptor
• Grasp the base of the hood adaptor to 
remove it.