Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Basic Operating Instructions Manual page 244

Note
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You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even
when attaching the external flash.
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Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed
polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate
normally.
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Do not use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than
the dedicated one. These flashes may not operate normally or they may be damaged.
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Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it or set it to
Forced OFF.
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When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated.
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Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.
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The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use
a tripod when taking picture.
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Turn off the camera when removing the external flash.
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Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.
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When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach
from the camera.
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If you use the external flash when the white balance is set to [
balance depending on the picture quality.
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If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom
of the recorded picture.
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The external flash cannot be used while the External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional) or
External Viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional) is in use.
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Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.
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