When the Standby switch is OFF. ..
When using the S8-104 with the Nikonos RS or V, if the S8-104 's power switch is turned ON , the power required for one manual full flash output is consumed in about 10 minutes without the flash being fired . The battery will thus be used up in about 20 hours without the flash being fired unless the standby switch is turned ON .
- Caution
e The standby function does not work in Flash Slave mode.
e The standby function does not work with the Nikonos IV-A. Turn OFF the standby switch.
+Note
A fully-charged, fresh NiCd battery can be used in the standby mode for about 60 days while setting the function selector to ~ (standard) mode, and about 30 days while it is set to [0] (cordless remote flash) mode (at 20 ° C, no flashes fired).
I If the Speedlight will not be used for a long period of time, be sure the power switch is OFF before storing.