14 Care and maintenance
Remove dust and grime with a soft dry cloth
or silicon-treated cloth.
Do not use cleaning agents as these may
damage the plastic parts.
14.1 Firmware updates
The firmware version (V.10 in the example) of
the flash unit is shown in the start screen
after switching on.
The flash unit's firmware can be updated
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through the USB port
PEN
technical requirements of future cameras
(Firmware Update).
For more information, visit the Metz homepa-
ge at www.metz.de.
14.2 Conditioning the flash capacitor
The flash capacitor built into the flash unit
undergoes a physical change when the devi-
ce 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.
ROTATION
and adjusted to the
RESET
14.3 Reset
The flash unit can be reset to the factory set-
tings when delivered.
Setting procedure
• Press the
for the selection menu to appear.
• Press the
touch display.
• Press the
touch display and select "RESET".
• Press the
display.
RESET
• Press the
display.
Off
All settings are adopted immediately and
On
the flash unit is reset to its factory settings.
This will not affect the firmware updates for
the flash unit!
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button as often as it takes
SERVICE
sensor button on the
sensor buttons on the
RESET
sensor button on the touch
ON
sensor button on the touch
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