Standby Swnch
When the Speedlight is used with the Nikonos RS or Nikonos V, turning ON the standby switch inside the battery chamber will help conserve battery power.
When the Standby switch is ON . ..
The power of the 88-104 is turned OFF automatically when the flash is not operated for about 80 seconds after the 88-104 's power switch is turned ON .
-The 88-1 04'sready-light goes out. The 88-104 then automatically turns ON the power (for about 80 seconds) about once an hour to keep the flash ready to fire at any time.
When the power to the camera is turned ON (by preSSing the shutter release button slightly), the 88-104 power is turned ON accordingly and becomes ready to fire.
-The 88-104 power is turned ON when its power switch is turned OFF then ON again and becomes ready to fire as well.