Panasonic DMC LX 3 Operating Guide

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Note
When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO], various different flash 
settings can be selected to suit the recording mode. For the flash settings that can be selected, 
refer to 
.
When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO] or [AUTO], the flash output 
can be adjusted by the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the dedicated 
flash.
You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed 
polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate 
normally.
If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the 
dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them.
Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the 
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it or set it to 
Forced OFF.
When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated.
Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.
The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use 
a tripod when taking picture.
Turn off the camera when removing the external flash.
Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.
When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
If you use the external flash when the white balance is set to [
] finely adjust the white 
balance depending on the picture quality
If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom 
of the recorded picture.
Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.