Preparations Power Supply; Suitable Disposable / Rechargeable Batteries; Insertion And Replacement Of Disposable / Rechargeable Batteries - Leica SF 58 Notice D'utilisation

Preparations
Power supply

Suitable disposable / rechargeable batteries

The LEICA SF 58 can optionally be operated with:
• 4 NC rechargeable batteries 1.2 V, type IEC KR6 (AA / mignon). They provide very
fast recycling times and are economical in operation as they are rechargeable.
• 4 nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries type IEC 1.2 V (AA / mignon),
significantly higher capacity than NC batteries and less harmful to the envi-
ronment than the NC batteries as they are cadmium-free.
• 4 alkali manganese disposable batteries 1.5 V type IEC LR6 (AA / mignon),
non-rechargeable power source for moderate power requirements.
• 4 lithium batteries 1.5 V, type IEC FR6 (AA / mignon), non-rechargeable power
source with high capacity and low self-discharge rate.
Notes:
• New and used batteries or batteries of different capacities or from different
manufacturers should not be used together.
• Cold reduces the power of disposable and rechargeable batteries. In the event
of low temperatures, the flash unit should consequently be carried as close to
the body as possible and used with fresh batteries.
• The batteries are empty or dead if the recycling time (time from the triggering
of a full-power flash, e.g. in the M mode, to the moment the flash-ready indi-
cator (1.16) lights up again) exceeds 60 seconds.
• If the batteries are partially discharged, the time for renewed readiness can be
a little longer after a series of several flash exposures in a row. After a brief
pause, once the batteries have "recovered", it is normally possible to conti-
nue shooting.
• If you do not use the flash unit for a prolonged period, remove the batteries
from the device.

Insertion and replacement of disposable / rechargeable batteries

1. Switch off flash unit with the main switch (1.17) (for this see "Switching the
flash unit on and off", p. 44).
2. Slide the battery compartment cover (1.3) downwards and fold open.
3. Insert the batteries lengthwise according to the symbols on the inside of the
battery compartment cover.
Important:
Incorrect polarity, i.e. incorrectly inserted batteries can result in the destruction
of the device! Risk of explosion in the event of improper replacement of dis-
posable / rechargeable batteries!
4. Close the battery compartment cover by folding it back and sliding it
upwards.
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