BASIC OPERATI,;:::O..N~S:....: =======~===~=----==-=
1. Unlock the buckle lock/release latches
@and unlock the buckles ®> .
Pull up the buckle lock/release latch and push the buckles outward and downward.
Note: The small numbers in circles identify parts of the speedfight as fisted in the NOMENCLATURE section.
3 Remove the
•battery cartridge ® from the battery chamber.
2 Remove the battery
• chamber cap @ .
Push down on the buckles until the battery chamber cap is separated from the speed/ight case.
4 Install the batteries.
•Install six 1.5V
Make sure the positive and negative (+ and - ) terminals are aligned as ,shown in the diagram on the car- tridge. Make sure you always push the first battery in each slot against the mobile contact.
To remove
Remove the batteries installed in the side slots fi rst.
Unlock the silver buckle catches from the pins on the speedlight case and pull up on the battery chamber cap.
•After using the speedfight underwater, rinse it thoroughly in running water and wipe off any droplets with a soft cloth before re - moving the battery chamber cap.
•Do not: Insert batteries improperly; leave flash unit turned on when not in use. Any of these may damage the flash unit. Also, do not leave batteries installed when the flash unit is not being used; it may cause the
batteries to explode.
. 00 not drop or damage the battery cartridge.
•Use only one brand or type of battery at any given time. When replacing batteries, re - place all six at the same time.
•Warning : Batteries may be hot when you remove them ; handle carefully.
•Use of manganese batteries is not recom- mended.
•Check proper battery installation before shooting. Turn flash unit on and make sure the S8
•Please see "OPTIMUM BATTERY PER- FORMANCE," page 32.
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