Panasonic DMC-LX100 Taking pictures using the flash supplied, 176, Attaching the flash

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Taking pictures using the flash (supplied)

Recording mode:

When the flash (supplied) is attached, you can use all flash modes ([MANUAL] setting, etc.) available for this unit. (Note, however, that this flash cannot be used as a wireless flash unit.) This section describes how to take a picture using the flash (supplied).

••For details on how to take a picture using the external flash (optional), refer to (→291). With the flash you can take pictures in dark places or adjust the entire contrast of a picture by illuminating a subject with a bright background.

Attaching the flash

The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase. Attach the flash to the hot shoe after removing the hot shoe cover.

Removing the hot shoe cover

••Make sure that the Camera [ON/OFF] switch is set to [OFF].

1	Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the
	direction indicated by arrow while pressing it in the

direction indicated by arrow

••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.

Attaching the flash

1	Turn off the flash	Hot shoe
2	Firmly insert the flash into the hot shoe of this
	unit until it clicks

••Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON] and turn on the flash when you take a picture.

Flash [ON/OFF] switch

●●Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

●●Do not carry the camera holding by the flash when the flash is mounted on the camera.

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