Panasonic FL360 - DMW - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash User manual

Operating Instructions
Flash
Model No. L
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely.
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Inserting and Removing the Unit's Batteries (optional) .........................
Checking the Flash's Remaining Battery Charge ...........................
Mounting the Unit onto the Digital Camera, and Removing it ...............
Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera with Communication
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Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic
safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Head and understand all instructions before using.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children. Do not leave appliance
unattended while in use.
Care must be taken as burns can occur from
touching hot parts.
Do not operate if the appliance has been dropped or
damaged - until it has been examined by qualified
Service personnel.
Let appliance cool completely before putting away.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse
this appliance in water or other liquids.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this appliance, but take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair work is
required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the appliance is used subsequently.
The use of an accessory attachment not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate
this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(Canada only)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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e This flash is designed to be
used with digital cameras made
by Panasonic.
itis compatible with DMC-FZ50,
. DMC-L1K (with communication
functions: P19 to 27),
DMC-FZ30 etc. (without
communication functions: P28 to
33). (as of September 2006)
e The digital camera illustrations
in these operating instructions
show DMC-FZ50 as an
example.
: WARNING
. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
_ FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD
- AND ANNOYING
_ INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY
. THE RECOMMENDED
| ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT -
. EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
. TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
. DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
.
DO
NOT
REMOVE
THE
. COVER (OR BACK); THERE
_ ARE NO USER
: SERVICEABLE PARTS
: INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
. TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
_ PERSONNEL.
e Four Thirds'™ is a trademark.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in
other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this
product, please contact your .
local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of
disposal.
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E When the unit is not going to
be used for a prolonged
period
Bl Handling the unit
€ Do not subject the unit to e Be absolutely sure to remove
strong vibration or impact.
Doing so may cause not only the
unit to malfunction but also the
flash head to break.
Before carrying the unit around
with you, ensure that the wide
panel is properly retracted.
(P37)
Sand and dirt may cause the
unit to malfunction. When
using the unit in an
environment such as a beach,
take steps to protect it from
sand and dirt.
When taking photos on rainy
days or on a beach, take care to
keep the unit dry.
The unit is not waterproof. If
rain or drops of water splash
onto the unit, wipe off the
water with a dry cloth. If the
unit does not operate
normally, consult the dealer or
your nearest servicenter.
Read the operating instructions
for your digital camera.
the batteries from the unit.
If the batteries are left inside the
unit, a faint current will flow
continuously, even when the
units power is off, gradually
discharging the batteries. (For
details on nickel metal hydride
batteries, refer to P13.)
Store the batteries in a cool,
moisture-free location where the
temperature is kept as constant
as possible.
[Recommended temperature
range: 15 °C to 25 °C
(59 °F to 77 °F);
recommended humidity range:
40% to 60%] |
If you plan to store the unit and/
or its batteries inside a closet or
cupboard, it is recommended
that you put a desiccant (silica
gel) in with them.

Supplied Names of the
accessories Components
[Inspection to be performed
when you unpack the unit]
When removing the unit from its
packing box, check that the main
unit and its supplied accessory is
there and also check their external
appearance and functions to verify
that they have not sustained any
damage during distribution and
transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact
your vendor before using the
product.
For this flash, use only the flash
case shown below.
1 Wide panel (P37)
2 Flash head
3 AF assist lamp (P40)
e |n dark locations where it is
. difficult to bring the subject
into focus, you can direct
light onto the subject to
facilitate focusing.
Flash case
VFC4230 (The AF assist works only
when this flash is used in
e
The
batteries
are
optional.
mer
combination
with
Panasonic’s “Four
Thirds M" digital single-
lens reflex camera: it will
not work with other
cameras.)
Flash sensor
Lock ring (P17)
Lock pin (P17)
Terminal area (P17)
NO Ol
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 [TEST/CHARGE] button
(P16, 19, 28)
19 [AUTO CHECK] lamp
(P16, 21, 22, 24, 29)
20 Display panel (P9)
Bounce unlock button
(up/down direction) (P17, 34)
Bounce up/down angle
display (P34)
Bounce unlock button
(left/right direction) (P17, 34)
Bounce left/right angle display
(P34)
[MODE] button (P19, 28, 39)
[LIGHT] button
e The display panel will light
for about 15 seconds. It
also may light depending
on the operation on the
digital camera with
communication functions.
[POWER] button
(P16, 19, 28, 39)
Battery cover (P15)
[ZOOM] button
(P29, 32, 36, 37)
Select dial
(P23, 26, 29, 32, 39)

Displays Appearing on the Display Panel
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FP firing (P24, 25)
Flash intensity adjustment
(P26)
Flash mode (P19, 28) 10
Lighting angle display (P40) 11
e [FOURTHIRDS]: 12
The lighting angle is 13
displayed by the focal
length of the "Four Thirds"
digital camera format lens.
e [135]:
The lighting angle is
converted into the focal
length of the 135 camera
(35 mm film conversion)
and displayed.
ZOOM mode (P36)
ZOOM value (P36)
Aperture
Distance display (P40)
Setting displays
(guide number, ISO
sensitivity, aperture, flash
working range, correct
distance, flash intensity
adjustment)
ISO sensitivity
Guide number (GN) (P43)
Close-up flash (P35)
Wide panel display (P37)
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Concerning the
batteries
e
AA Alkaline dry batteries (LR6)
AA Rechargeable nickel metal
hydride batteries (Ni-MH)
Types of batteries that can be
used
The use of batteries made by
Panasonic is recommended.
The performance of the
batteries used may significantly
differ depending on which -
battery brand is used, how long
the batteries have been stored
since they were manufactured
and how they have been stored.
The performance of the
batteries decreases temporarily
at low temperatures [below
10 °C (50 °F)], but will be
restored when the temperature
returns to room temperature.
Malfunctioning may occur under
certain ambient temperatures
and operating conditions.
However, this is not indicative of
trouble.
In order to ensure that the
batteries will function for as long
. as possible, it is recommended
that you turn off the units power
during the intervals between
taking photos. If the unit is to be
used for prolonged periods, the
use of rechargeable nickel metal
hydride batteries is
recommended.
_|AA Lithium batteries (FR6)
e Once spent, batteries may
recover their performance when
left standing for a while, but they
will quickly become unusable
again. For this reason, always
make a point of replacing spent
batteries with fresh ones.
: EZ Types of batteries with which
operation is not guaranteed
AA Ni-Cd batteries
AA Nickel-manganese batteries
(ZR6)
AA Manganese batteries (R6)
AA Oxyride (oxy-nickel-hydroxide)
dry batteries
CR-V3 Lithium battery packs
e Panasonic offers no guarantees
that the unit will operate properly
when any of the batteries listed
above are used. Furthermore,
use of these batteries may result
in electrolyte leakage, power
failure etc.