Panasonic DMC-GM1 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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9. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes:
Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
Check that the flash is retracted in a
horizontal position.
Forcibly closing the flash can damage the
camera.
Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in
use.
The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the
flash is closed.
Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.
Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Forcing the flash off ([Œ])
When the flash is closed or pictures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion picture
recording, etc., [Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash
will not fire.
Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.