User manual PANASONIC DMW-FL360E

[. . . ] Before use, please read these instructions completely. 15 Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera with Communication Functions. 23 Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera without Communication Functions . This flash is designed to be used with digital cameras made by Panasonic. [. . . ] Portrait photos taken outdoors with 2 Press the shutter button all the way down, and take the photo. (P17) The optimum camera to subject distance and guide number (GN) matching the digital camera settings are shown on the display panel. 2 Press the shutter button all the way down, and take the photo. 1 Turn the select dial and set the guide number (GN) so that the optimum camera to subject distance is set to the distance to the subject. In this case, the user is warned by the flashing of the optimum camera to subject distance on the display. Intensity when the guide number is at the highest or lowest value. A: Flash intensity adjustment value The flash intensity adjustment value is always displayed except when it is [0]. The flash working range displayed is for when the flash intensity adjustment value is [0]. The actual flash intensity may vary when the flash intensity adjustment value has been set on both the digital camera and the unit. If [TTL AUTO], [AUTO] or [FP TTL AUTO] is selected, the unit fires at the adjustment value obtained by adding together the adjustment values set on the digital camera and the unit. Unit Adjustment value setting Unit's flash intensity adjustment value display Actual adjustment value used for firing +0. Unit Adjustment value setting Unit's flash intensity adjustment value display Actual adjustment value used for firing +0. Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera without Communication Functions How to select the flash mode For details on each flash mode, The unit senses the light by its flash sensor in accordance with the aperture of the lens, and it adjusts the flash intensity. (P27) The unit fires at the guide number (GN)¢ which has been set. ¢ The guide number (GN) is a value which indicates the light quantity of a flash. The higher the value, the greater the quantity of light emitted by the unit. Sensitivity and aperture are outside the usable range, a warning is given in the form of the flashing ISO sensitivity and aperture displays. 2 Press and hold the [MODE] button and then turn the select dial within 2 seconds to set the ISO sensitivity. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down, and take the photo. Continues to flash for about 5 seconds, it means that the unit has fired successfully. If it does not flash, the unit has not fired successfully. Check the settings on the unit and the digital camera and then take the picture again. [. . . ] Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body. The unit be stored in any of the following locations since doing so may cause trouble in operation or malfunctioning. In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or where the changes in temperature and humidity are acute In locations with high concentrations of sand, dust or dirt Where there is fire Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers Where water may make the unit wet Where there is vibration Inside a vehicle Multiple-light shots cannot be taken by using the flash in combination with other flash units. Do not drop the unit, knock it into other objects or subject it to any other kind of strong impact or shock. [. . . ]