Shooting - Panasonic DMW-FL360 Operating Instructions Manual

Press the [ON/OFF] button.
≥ The control panel display will turn on.
≥ To turn the flash off, press the [ON/OFF] button again.
≥ Replace the batteries if the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp does not light after:
30 seconds (Alkaline dry batteries)
10 seconds (Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries)
≥ If the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp and [AUTO CHECK] lamp blink simultaneously,
batteries are running low. Replace the batteries. Using a considerably
exhausted battery may result in malfunction.
≥ The flash will enter sleep mode whenever the camera enters sleep mode.
≥ If no operations are performed for approximately 60 minutes, the flash will turn off
automatically. Press the [ON/OFF] button to turn it on.
≥ Oscillating sound may be output while charging the flash, but this is not
malfunction.

Shooting

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1 Use camera controls to choose the flash mode.
See the camera operating instructions for details.
2 Choose a flash mode.
"Flash Mode" (P10)
• The camera and flash will exchange shooting information and the flash working
range will be displayed in the control panel.
3 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Flash range varies with camera settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture, and lens
focal length).
4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the
picture.
The unit emits light in proper exposure if [AUTO CHECK] lamp flashes for
approximately 5 seconds.
≥ When using a flash, flash light may be blocked by the lens body, lens hood, etc.
≥ Use the wide panel to prevent overexposure at ranges of less than 1 m (3.3 feet)
(P13).
1 Flash mode
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2 Lighting angle
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Displayed according to the focal length of the
lens.
3 [AUTO CHECK] lamp
4 Light working range
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