DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS
EXTERNAL PARTS
1.Flash Head
2.Built-in Wide Panel
5.Bounce Angle; Right and Left
and Release Button; Right and Left
CONTROLS
12.MODE Button
13.<SEL> SELECT Button
16.ZOOM Button
17.TEST Button
CAMERA MODELS AND FUNCTIONS
Although this Flash unit has been equipped with numerous functions, depending on the camera model
being used some functions may have some limitations. Please confirm the type camera you have from the
list below. Please refer to explanations of each function through the instruction manual; If no model
information is specified, it means that this function of flash can be used with all type of EOS cameras.
A type camera
B type camera
ABOUT THE BATTERY
This flash unit uses four "AA" type Alkaline dry cell
Manganese batteries can also be used but as they have a shorter life than Alkaline batteries, we do not
recommend using them. Please replace batteries if it takes more than 30seconds to light the Ready Lamp.
◆ To assure proper electrical contact, clean the battery terminals before installing the
◆ NiCad batteries do not have standardized contacts. If you use NiCad batteries, please confirm that the
battery contacts touch the battery compartment properly.
◆ To prevent battery explosion, leakage or overheating, use four new AA batteries of the same type and
brand. Do not mix the type or new and used batteries.
◆ Do not disassemble or short-circuit
recharge the batteries other than Ni-Cd
◆ When the flash will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the
avoid the possibility of damage from leakage.
◆ Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Keep batteries insulated when using the flash in cold weather.
◆ As with any flash, it is recommended you carry spare batteries when on a long
photographing outdoors in cold weather.
BATTERY LOADING
1. Be sure to set the Power Switch to the off position
then
slide the
battery cover in the direction of the
arrow to open.
2. Insert four AA size batteries into the battery chamber.
Be sure the + and – ends of the batteries are aligned
according to the diagram in the chamber.
3. Close the cover.
4. Slide the Power Switch to the ON position. After few
the flash unit can be fired.
5. Please press the "Test Button" to be sure that the flash is working properly.
AUTO POWER OFF
To conserve battery power, the flash unit automatically turns itself off when the flash is not used within
approximately
90
seconds. To turn the flash on again, depress the "TEST" button or the camera shutter
button
halfway. Please note that
mode, normal slave flash, and designated slave flash modes.
ERROR INDICATION
If the battery power is not sufficient or there is
the "Flash Coverage Angle" will blink on the LCD panel. When this occurs, turn the power switch off and on.
15
3.AF Auxiliary Light
6.Bounce Lock and Release Button; Up and Down
8.LCD Panel
9.Battery Cover
14.< + > Increment Button
18.LIGHT Button
E-TTL(E-TTL II) Compatible EOS SLR cameras
All other EOS cameras except those listed above
batteries, Ni-Cad or Ni-MH rechargeable
the
batteries, or expose them fire or water; they may explode.
or Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries.
the
"Auto Power Off" mechanism does not work with wireless TTL flash
an
electric information error between the camera and flash unit,
4.Bounce Angle; Up and Down
10.Shoe Ring
19.Ready Light
seconds the
Ready Lamp will light, indicating that
7.Swivel Lock
11.Shoe
15.< - > Decrement Button
20.Power Switch
batteries.
batteries.
flash to
trip or
Do
not
when