Nikon SB-600 Troubleshooting, Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder

Troubleshooting

●●● If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally

If the wide-flash adapter is subjected to a strong impact while set on the flash head, it may be broken off. In this case, visit your nearest authorized Nikon service center for repair.

•If the wide-flash adapter is broken off, it is no longer possible to set the zoom-head position to anything other than 14mm. To adjust the zoom-head position, refer to the Custom Settings “Zoom-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally” (p. 52).

●●● Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder

Problem	Cause	Ref.
		page
Cameras in Groups I (except for F70-	Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLR cameras	p. 22
The ready-light blinks when pressing	The SB-600 is not correctly attached to
the shutter release button slightly in the	the camera.
TTL auto flash mode.
Cameras in Group VI		p. 80
The ready-light blinks in the TTL auto	The shutter speed is set to M90, M250,
flash mode.	or B (bulb).
FM3A, New FM2 cameras		—
The ready-light blinks.	The shutter speed set is faster than the
	flash sync speed.
New FM2, F55-Series/N55-Series cameras.		p. 80
The ready–light blinks when the flash	The SB-600’s flash mode is set to TTL
mode is set to TTL auto flash.	auto flash.

Note

The SB-600 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the SB-600 may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. If this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-600’s power is turned on.

Warning

•Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine, a fire, or the like.

•Dry batteries should never be recharged in a battery charger.

•Do not expose the SB-600 to water as this may result in an electric shock or cause the unit to catch on fire.

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