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7. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using the Supplied Flash Unit
Available in the following modes:
• This section uses the flash to provide instructions.
• For details about how to attach other flash units than the supplied one, refer to their
instructions.
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Removing the hot shoe cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover inserted into the hot shoe.
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the
direction indicated by arrow
2
while pressing it
in the direction indicated by arrow
1
.
• Be sure to insert the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is not in
use.
• Keep the hot shoe cover in a safe place after removing it so
that you do not lose it.
• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Attaching the flash unit
1
Set the on/off switches of the camera and flash unit
to [OFF].
2
Firmly insert the flash unit into the hot shoe of the
camera until it clicks. (
A
)
• When recording, set the on/off switches of the camera
and flash to [ON].
A
Hot shoe
B
Flash [ON/OFF] switch
C
Lock release button
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Removing the flash unit
1
Turn off the camera and the flash unit.
2
Press and hold the lock release button and pull the
flash unit in the direction indicated by the arrow. (
B
)
• When detaching the flash, do so slowly and carefully.
• Insert the hot shoe cover into the hot shoe of the camera.
• Store the detached flash unit in its soft case.
Attaching the flash unit