Panasonic VQT4J11, DMCLX7W, DMCLX7K Names and Functions of Main Parts, About the hot shoe cover

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1	2	3	4	1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp
				Illuminates when the self-timer is set or
				when the Auto Focus is operated in dark
				locations. (→116, 143)

					2	Mode dial
						Switches the recording mode. (→48)
					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. (→106)
					5	Shoulder strap eyelet
						Attach the supplied shoulder strap and lens
						cap string to this eyelet. (→13)
					6	Focus selector switch
						Switches the focus setting. (→96, 102, 104)
9	8	7	6	5	7	Aspect ratio selector switch
						Switches the aspect ratio of a still picture.
						(→121)
					8	Thread protector (→203)
					9	Lens
						The lens barrel extends forward when you
						take a picture.

■■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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