Nikon SB-500 Problems with the SB-500, HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information

HTips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information

Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information

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This section explains troubleshooting, Speedlight care, specifications and optional accessories.

Troubleshooting

If the flash-ready indicator flashes slowly, or any trouble occurs, use the following chart to determine the cause of the problem before taking the Speedlight to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair.

Problems with the SB-500

Problem	Cause		Solution	0
The power	The batteries are not	Insert the batteries		B-9
cannot be	correctly installed.	correctly.
turned on.	Battery power is weak.	Replace the batteries.		B-11
		• Press the camera
			shutter-release button
	The standby function is		halfway.
		•	Set the SB-500’s power	F-8
	activated.		switch to any mode
			other than [OFF].
The flash-ready		•	Press the SB-500’s test
			firing button.
indicator does
not light up.	Battery power is weak.	Replace the batteries.		B-11
		• Normal operation
		•	The flash-ready
	The power switch is set		indicator does not flash	—
	to [ ].		when the LED light is
			in operation, except for
			warning indications.

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