Panasonic DMCLX7K Manuel D’Utilisation

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Digital Camera Accessory System

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The external flash cannot be used together with the Live View Finder (optional) or 

External Viewfinder (optional).

 

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You can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity on the camera even 

when the external flash is attached.

 

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Some commercially available external flashes have synchro terminals with high-

voltage or reversed polarity. If such flashes are used, they could cause a malfunction 

or hinder normal operation of the camera. 

 

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Do not use an external flash with communication functions other than a flash 

(optional) for this camera. If you use other flashes, they may fail to operate properly 

and may also cause the camera to malfunction.

 

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Some external flashes put the camera into external flash mode as soon as they are 

mounted on the camera, even if the external flash is turned off. If you are not using 

the external flash, detach it from the camera.

 

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When the external flash is attached, do not open the built-in flash.

 

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When the external flash is attached, the camera will become unstable, and therefore 

we recommend using a tripod to take pictures. 

 

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Detach the external flash when you carry the camera.

 

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Be sure to hold both the camera and the external flash when it is attached to the 

camera. If you hold only the external flash, it could become detached from the 

camera.

 

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If the White Balance is set to [   ] when the external flash is used, perform fine 

adjustment of the White Balance if the recording results are not satisfactory. 

 

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If you take pictures close to the subject while taking wide-angle pictures, the light of 

the flash is obstructed by the lens and the bottom of the screen may be dark.

 

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Refer to the operating instructions of the external flash for further details.