Care And Maintenance; Firmware Updates; Conditioning The Flash Capacitor - Metz mecablitz 26 AF-1 digital Mode D'emploi

10 Care and maintenance

Remove any dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use any cleaning agents – plastic components could be
damaged.

10.1 Firmware updates

The firmware for the flash unit can be updated via the
USB socket and can conform to the functions of
future cameras (firmware update).
Checking the firmware version
• Switch off the flash unit; to do this, press button
until all LED displays turn off.
• Switch on the flash unit while holding down the
"TTL" button, then release the button.
The "TTL" button on the flash unit blinks, followed by
the "SLAVE" button .
The number of blink pulses indicates the firmware
version; for example, if the "TTL" button
and the "SLAVE" button
version 1.3 is installed.
For more information, visit the Metz homepage at
www.metz-mecatech.de.
blinks once
blinks 3 times, firmware

10.2 Conditioning the flash capacitor

The flash capacitor built into the flash unit undergoes a
physical change when the device has not been used for
a long time. For this reason it is necessary to switch the
device every three months for approx. 10 mins.
The power supplies must deliver enough power so
that flash standby lights up no later than 1 min after
switching on.
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