8. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash226Taking Pictures with the External Flash(Optional)Applicable modes:You can attach a flash (DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional) and take pictures with it.• Read the operating instructions of the external flash for how to attach the external flash.∫ Removing the Hot Shoe CoverThe camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe.Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the directionindicated by arrow 2 while pressing it in the directionindicated by arrow 1.• When the hot shoe is not in use, make sure to attach the hotshoe cover.• Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to preventswallowing.Forcing the flash off ([Œ])In situations where pictures cannot be taken with the flash, such as when the externalflash is turned off or when you are recording a motion picture, [Œ] (forced flash off) isdisplayed on the recording screen and the flash does not fire.In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).• When recording motion pictures• When recording 4K photos• When using the electronic shutter• When [HDR] is set to [ON]• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]• When an image effect in [Filter Select] of [Filter Settings] is setUsing the flash skillfully• When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close.If [Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink blackand white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that youadjust [Flash Adjust.] (P232) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photomay turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may beobscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
