Pentax Silkypix K-500, Operating Manual

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You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ,
AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit.
1
Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external
flash.
2
Turn on the camera and the external flash.
3
Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL].
4
Make sure that the external flash is fully charged, and then
take a picture.
The
b
will light in the viewfinder or Live View screen when the flash
is ready (fully charged).
Using the P-TTL Auto Flash
•
For details such as operation method and effective distance, refer
to the external flash manual.
•
Never press the
E
button when any external flash unit is attached to the
camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both
at once, set the wireless mode or connect them using the extension cord.
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