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Removing the flash unit from the camera
Turn off the camera and flash before mounting or
dismounting.
• Press and Locking button
with the connection base from the camera.
3.2 Power supply
Suitable batteries/rechargeable batteries
The flash unit can be operated with any of the following
batteries:
• 2 nickel-metal-hydride batteries 1.2V,
type IEC HR3 (size AAA).
• 2 alkaline-manganese dry cell batteries 1.5V,
type IEC LR3 (size AAA).
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• 2 lithium batteries 1.5V,
type IEC FR3 (size AAA).
Please only use the power sources given above. If other
power sources are used, there is a risk of damaging the
flash unit.
If your flash unit is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
Replacing batteries
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and remove the flash unit
The disposable / rechargeable batteries are empty
or dead if the recycling time (time from triggering a
full-power flash, e.g. for TTL through a test flash, to the
moment the flash-ready indicator lights up again)
exceeds 60 sec. In VIDEO mode, the video light is
switched off and the Video button LED flashes quickly.
• Switch off the flash unit by pressing ON/OFF button
until all LED displays turn off.
• Remove the flash unit from the camera and slide the
battery compartment cover
• Insert batteries according to the picture.
• Depress the inserted batteries with the battery com-
partment cover and push the battery compartment
cover back inside.
When inserting batteries, ensure that the polarity is
correct and matches the symbols in the battery
compartment. Inserting the batteries in the wrong
direction can destroy the flash unit! Always replace all
batteries simultaneously, and make sure that batteries
are the same brand and have the same capacity.
outwards.