Preparing The Flash Unit For Use; Power Supply - Metz mecablitz 44AF-2 digital Mode D'emploi

3 Preparing the flash unit
for use

3.1 Power supply

Suitable batteries/rechargeable batte-
ries
The flash unit can be operated with any
of the following batteries:
• 4 nickel-metal-hydride batteries 1.2V,
type IEC HR6 (size AA)
• 4 alkaline-manganese dry cell batte-
ries 1.5V, type IEC LR6 (size AA).
Maintenance-free power source for
moderate power requirements.
• 4 lithium batteries 1.5V, type IEC FR6
(size AA). Maintenance-free high-
k
capacity power source with a low self-
discharge rate.
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Please only use the power sources
given above. If other power sources are
used, there is a risk of damaging the
flash unit.
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If your flash unit is not going to be
used for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries.
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Replacing the batteries
The rechargeable batteries/batteries
are empty or flat when the flash delay
exceeds 60 seconds (interval between
triggering a full output flash, e.g. in M,
and when the flash readiness indicator
is relit).
• Switch off the flash unit by pressing
the button until all LED dis-
plays are off.
• Remove the flash device from the
camera and slide the battery cover
downwards.
• Insert the batteries and slide the bat-
tery cover
Please ensure the batteries/recharge-
able batteries are inserted correctly by
checking against the symbols in the
battery compartment. Incorrect inserti-
on can terminally damage the unit.
Risk of explosion in event of improper
use of batteries.
Always replace all batteries with the
same high-quality brand batteries of
the same capacity. Used batteries and
rechargeable batteries should not be
back into place.