For Proper and Safe USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

WARNING

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

•Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

•Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

•Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

•Do not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable batteries), short, or disassemble.

•Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.

•Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when dis- posing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery dispos- al.

Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...

•the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the inte- rior is exposed.

•the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage cir- cuit inside the product is touched. Take your flash to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

CAUTION

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter- ference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.