Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix Installing Batteries, Chamber Close the battery-chamber door

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

The 5600HS (D) may be powered by :

•Four AA-size alkaline batteries

•Four AA-size lithium batteries

•Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit.

1. Open the battery-chamber door as shown.

2.Insert the batteries according to the diagram in the battery

chamber.

3. Close the battery-chamber door.

• The indicators appear on the data panel. Press the flash on/off button if it doesn’t appear.

Checking Batteries

The indicator on the data panel blinks when the batteries are low.

Power is low. The batteries will need to be replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow.

Insert new batteries. Flash cannot be used.

•Check the orientation of the batteries if nothing appears when the flash on/off button is pressed.

BATTERIES

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Contents Applications Appendix Program Flash Maxxum FlashFor Proper and Safe USE Contents Cameras Cameras and Flash UnitsFlash Units Names of Parts Flash Unit Diagram Control PanelData Panel Names of PartsChamber Close the battery-chamber door Installing BatteriesChecking Batteries Attaching and Removal Auto Power ON/OFF and FilmThat the subject is within Flash range Mode Flash the BasicsPress the shutter-release but Ton partway down and checkSet the shutter speed, and focus the subject Mode Flash the BasicsExposure Modes Set the aperture and focus the subjectSet the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- ject Exposure ModesAuto Zoom Zoom Flash CoverageZoom Pull out the adapter Zoom Flash CoverageManual Zoom Built-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angleTEST-FLASH/MODELING Flash Hold The setting prevents mis-operationFlash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32 Flash Bounce FlashFlash may be set to the following angles Bounce Flash Adjusting Bounce AngleIlluminates the data panel at low-light levels Data Panel IlluminatorAF Illuminator Press the data panel illuminatorMODE/SELECT Button Mode and Select ButtonsManual Flash M Press the + or button to select the power level to be setHSS HIGH-SPEED Sync HSSPlay PanelUsing two flash units p WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeTypes Of Wireless/Remote Flash Using the built-in flash pFollowing two modes are avail- able WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeUsing the Wireless Remote Flash Controller p Wireless Flash RangeWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Check that the built-in flash 5600HS D are fully charged Using The Built-In FlashSet the camera to wireless flash Setting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash OnlySwitch the 5600HS D on Using Two Flash UnitsSetting Up The Controller Setting Up The Off-Camera FlashTaking Photos Check that both flash units are fully chargedUse test flash to check the off-camera flash Press the select buttonRefer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual Using Wireless Remote Flash ControllerRatio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash Units Using 5600HS D, 5400HS, 5400xi onlySet up the 5600HS D with the wireless ratio off-camera flash Press the select button Using with 3600HS D orAll the flash units in a and B group can be used Connecting Camera and Flash by CableEqualizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units Connecting by CablePower Level Setting Power Level LevelPower level for the flash can be adjusted Press the select button to blink Multiple Flash MultiPress the + or button to Select the number of flashes Maximum Number Of Continuous Flashes Multiple Flash MultiPress the select button to blink Level on the data panel Press the select button Set the shutter speed and aperturePress the select button to Reset to Default SettingsCustom Function Press the select button for SecondsTime to auto power off when using wireless Press the mode buttonWireless channel setting Time to auto power offMaxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi Using xi Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUSE in Combination with Other Products Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras Using Minolta Digital CamerasAccessories AccessoriesBatteries TemperatureMaintenance During PhotographyPerformance PerformanceMemo 9222-8841-11 P-B00X