Panasonic Lumix G100 Mirrorless Camera with 12-32mm Lens - Manual (Page 226)

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9.
Flash
Using a Flash
™ ™
Open/Close the built-in flash
To open the flash
To close the flash
• The flash setting is fixed to [ ] (Forced
Flash Off) while the flash is closed.
(Except when using an external flash)
• Be careful not to catch a finger or any other part of your body or any object
when you close the flash.
• Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.
• Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.
• Do not bring any objects near the flash or block the flash. Heat or light may
cause the object to deform or discolor.
• Do not block the flash with your hand while it is firing.
• Do not close the flash immediately after the preliminary flash is operated
prior to taking pictures for Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction and other flash
settings. If you close the flash immediately, it will cause a malfunction.
• If you record repeatedly, time may be needed to charge the flash.
While the flash is charging, images will be recorded without the flash firing.
• When an External Flash is attached, it will have priority over the built-in
flash. For information about external flash, refer to (

447 ).