Panasonic Lumix Dmw-Fl580l Operating Instructions

Operating InstructionsManuel d’utilisation
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Operating Instructions
FLASH
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this 
manual for future use.
Contents
Information for Your Safety
Information for Your Safety............. 2
Precautions ..................................... 6
Supplied Accessories...................... 6
Names of Parts ............................... 7
Control Panel .................................. 7
Continuous...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety 
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
≥Read 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...

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∫About the batteries
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• If rechargeable batteries are to be used, then rechargeable batteries  manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with  the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries,...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
-If you see this symbol-CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying 
documents means that used electrical and electronic products must 
not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please 
take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your 
national...

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Precautions
≥This is the external flash for the Panasonic digital cameras (mentioned as flash in 
the following). When this flash is used together with a digital camera that 
supports wireless mode, shooting with a wireless flash becomes possible. 
Available functions vary depending on the digital camera used. As for the 
corresponding digital cameras, please visit our web site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
∫Handling the unit≥Do not subject the unit to...

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Names of Parts
Control Panel
1Wide panel
2 Flash head
3 Wireless sensor
4 AF assist lamp/LED light
5 Flash sensor
6 Catch light plate
7 Control panel
8 [AUTO CHECK] lamp
9 [TEST/CHARGE] button/lamp:[OK] button
; Bounce unlock button
< [BACK LIGHT] button
= [ON/OFF] button
> Lock lever
? Dial
a ( 2): Flash intensity adjustment button
b ( 3): [MODE] button
c ( 1): LED light button
d ( 4): [ZOOM] button
1 FP firing
2 Flash mode
3 Guide number 
(GN)
4 Flash intensity 
adjustment
5 ZOOM...

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Continuous Firing
The flash may become hot when fired many times in succession, resulting in 
damage or malfunction. The flash should be fired no more than 30 times in 
succession at intervals of 2 seconds, after which it should be left unused for at least 
10 minutes.
≥When a filter is being used, we do not recommend firing with full flash intensity or 
firing many times in succession. The heat caused by these firing methods may 
deform the filter.
Preparing a Battery (optional)
Choose from the...

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Turning on the Flash
Attach a flash to the camera, and then turn the camera on.
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: 
≥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...

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Flash Mode
Choose a flash mode according to your subject and shooting 
conditions.
1 Press the [MODE] (3) button.
2 Rotate the dial to select a flash mode.
• While [MANUAL] or [FP MANUAL] is selected, pressing [MODE] ( 3) button 
allows you to set the guide number. Press the [MODE] (3 ) again to turn back.
3 Press [OK] to set.
Control panel displayControl operation
[TTL AUTO]
The flash light intensity is controlled automatically 
according to the camera’s setup. The flash will be 
adjusted...