Panasonic DMCLX7 User Manual

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Preparations
Names and Functions of Main Parts
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1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp
Illuminates when the self-timer is set or 
when the Auto Focus is operated in dark 
locations. 
2 Mode dial
Switches the recording mode. 
3 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)
The hot shoe cover is already attached to 
the hot shoe at the time of purchase.
4 Built-in flash (flash)
Use the flash open switch to open the 
flash. 
5 Shoulder strap eyelet
Attach the supplied shoulder strap and lens 
cap string to this eyelet. 
6 Focus selector switch
Switches the focus setting. 
7 Aspect ratio selector switch
Switches the aspect ratio of a still picture. 
8 Thread protector 
9 Lens
The lens barrel extends forward when you 
take a picture.
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About the hot shoe cover
Remove the hot shoe cover when using a Live View Finder 
(optional), External Viewfinder (optional) or External Flash 
(optional).
Removing the hot shoe cover
While pressing down on the hot shoe cover release button 
, pull the cover in the direction of the arrow   to detach.
 
Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is not in 
use.
 
Keep the hot shoe cover safely after removing it so that you do not 
lose it.
 
When the hot shoe cover is removed, make sure that foreign 
substances such as liquids or sand are not spilled on the 
dedicated connector.
Dedicated 
connector
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