Switching The Flash Unit On And Off; Auto Off For The Flash Unit; Dedicated Functions And Flash Mode; Flash Readiness Indication - Metz MECABLITZ 36 AF-5 C Mode D'emploi

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4.3 Switching the flash unit on and off

The flash unit is switched on by its main switch. In the right
"ON" position, the mecablitz is on. To turn off the flash unit
reset the main switch to its "OFF" position.

4.4 Auto OFF for the flash unit

To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery drain,
the flash unit is factory-set to automatically switch to standby
mode (Auto OFF) 10 minutes after
• being switched on,
• a flash is fired
• the shutter release is actuated
• the camera's exposure metering system is switched off.
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...The green flash-ready light
The flash unit can be reactivated by pressing the shutter
release (wake up function).
The flash unit should always be turned off using the
main switch if it is not going to be used for an exten-
ded period.

5 Dedicated functions and flash mode

5.1 Flash readiness indication

The flash readiness symbol
when the flash capacitor is charged, thereby indicating that
flashes can be fired for the next shot. Flash readiness is
transmitted to the camera and displayed in the viewfinder
(see camera manual).
If a picture is shot before flash readiness is signalled in the
camera's viewfinder, then the flash unit will not be triggered
so that the exposure may be incorrect.
is extinguished.
lights up on the mecablitz