Panasonic DMW-FL500 Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for FL500 - DMW - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash: User guide

2VQT0Z62ContentsInformation for Your Safety ..................................................................................................................... 3Precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 4Supplied accessories.............................................................................................................................. 4Names of the Components ..................................................................................................................... 5Displays Appearing on the Display Panel ............................................................................................... 6Concerning the batteries ........................................................................................................................ 7Inserting and Removing the Unit’s Batteries (optional)......................................................................... 10Checking the Flash’s Remaining Battery Charge ................................................................................. 11Mounting the Unit onto the Digital Camera, and Removing it............................................................... 12Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera with Communication Functions .............................................. 13How to select the flash mode............................................................................................................ 13[TTL AUTO] ...................................................................................................................................... 14[AUTO] ............................................................................................................................................. 15[MANUAL] ........................................................................................................................................ 16[FP TTL AUTO] ................................................................................................................................ 17[FP MANUAL] .................................................................................................................................. 18Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera without Communication Functions ......................................... 20How to select the flash mode............................................................................................................ 20[AUTO] ............................................................................................................................................. 21[MANUAL] ........................................................................................................................................ 23Other Applications ................................................................................................................................ 24Taking pictures with bounce lighting ................................................................................................. 24Taking pictures at close range .......................................................................................................... 25Selecting the lighting angle manually................................................................................................ 25How to use the Wide Panel............................................................................................................... 26Many choices for different flash photography applications................................................................ 27Functions .............................................................................................................................................. 28Concerning Continuous Firing .............................................................................................................. 30Table of Guide Numbers (GN) .............................................................................................................. 31Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 33Cautions for Use ................................................................................................................................... 35Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 37