Canon 150DIGITAL user manual General

Models: 150DIGITAL

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sealing surface regularly.

Attention Always prevent water or moisture from entering into the battery container or into the batteries. Close the battery container (6) before using the flash underwater. If no syncro cable is connected, close also the syncro socket (7) with the protection cap.

Feature The battery container is completely sealed. In case water enters due to an incorrect battery cup positioning or an o- ring failure, the unit will not be floated. Only battery pack and battery contacts can be damaged and have to be replaced.

The battery pack has to be inserted into the battery container by aligning the 3 connecting pins. The battery fits only in one position (with battery LED at 2h position). The battery pack has to be removed by pulling up the metal ring to access the battery charger socket.

The battery pack is made of special high current capable Sanyo NiMH batteries. It is equipped with a built-in electronic circuit to make battery management easy, fast and safe. By switching on the flash the user can read the indication of the battery status.

During normal use the micro processor checks the battery status permanently and advises the user when it's close to being completely discharged. The flash stops and automatically switches off when the battery is fully discharged in order not to damage it.

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When the unit is switched on, the display shows first the firmware release number. Shortly there-after it shows the indication of available battery energy in 20% steps for two seconds.

Information To have a more accurate reading, it is advised to release the flash 2 or 3 times at full power, then switch the unit off and on again. This second reading will give a more accurate status of the battery energy level.

A 99% recharged battery pack can achieve ca.180 lamps at

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Canon 150DIGITAL user manual General