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Note: Check the type of batteries used in your fl ash and read the appropriate
sections.
The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life.
Incorrect use can shorten battery life or cause leakage, overheating, fi re, or explo-
sion.
■ Cautions: Handling the Batteries
• Do not expose to fl ame, or heat.
• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, discolored, or with other abnor-
mal states.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries with diff erent charge levels, or bat-
teries of diff erent types.
• If the fl ash will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note
that various settings of the fl ash will be reset.
• The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the fl ash off
and allow the batteries to cool before handling.
• Battery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F). Keep
spare batteries in a pocket or other warm place and exchange as necessary. Cold
batteries may recover some of their charge when warmed.
• Fingerprints and other stains on the battery terminals can aff ect a number of fl ash
fi ring. Thoroughly clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth before inserting bat-
teries in the fl ash.
■ Rechargeable AA Ni-MH Batteries
The capacity of Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long
periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
The fl ash draws a small amount of current even when off . Ni-MH batteries that
have been left in the fl ash for an extended period may be drawn down to the point
that they no longer hold a charge. Batteries that no longer hold a charge even after
repeatedly being discharged and recharged have reached the end of their service
life and must be replaced.
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Batteries
Ni-MH batteries can be recharged in a battery charger (sold separately). Batteries
may become warm to the touch after charging. Refer to the instructions provided
with the charger for more information. Use the charger with compatible batter-
ies only.
Ni-MH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use.
■ Disposal
Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations.
To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions.
■ Storage and Use
If the fl ash will not be used for an extended period, remove batteries. Do not store
or use the fl ash in locations that are:
• exposed to rain, steam, or smoke
• very humid or extremely dusty
• exposed to direct sunlight or very high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle
on a sunny day
• extremely cold
• subject to strong vibration
• exposed to strong magnetic fi elds, such as near a broadcasting antenna, power
line, radar emitter, motor, transformer, or magnet
• in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesticides
• next to rubber or vinyl products
■ Water and Sand
Exposure to water and sand can also damage the fl ash and its internal circuitry and
mechanisms. When using the fl ash at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the
fl ash to water or sand. Do not place the fl ash on a wet surface.
■ Condensation
Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building
on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the fl ash. If this occurs, turn the fl ash
off and wait for droplets to evaporate.
ENGLISH
Caring for the Flash