Installing the Batteries

Install four AA/LR6 batteries.

1 Open the cover.

Slide the lock lever to the left as shown in ", slide the cover down, and open the battery compartment cover.

2 Install the batteries.

Make sure the + and – battery contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment. The grooves on the side surfaces of the battery compartment indicate –. This is convenient when replacing the batteries in a dark place.

3 Close the cover.

Close the battery compartment cover and slide it up.

X When it clicks in place, the battery compartment cover is locked.

Recycling Time and Number of Flashes

Recycling Time

Number of Flashes

Quick Flash

Normal Flash

 

Approx. 0.1 to 3.3 sec.

Approx. 0.1 to 5.5 sec.

Approx. 100 to 700 flashes

 

 

 

Based on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards. The Quick Flash function enables flash shooting before the flash is fully charged (p.16).

Using AA/LR6 batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.

If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot.

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Canon Canon Speedlite 600EX RT Installing the Batteries, Open the cover, Install the batteries, Close the cover