Nikon SB-700 Suitable batteries, Basic Operations, Additional precautions regarding batteries

Basic Operations

Suitable batteries

When replacing batteries, use four fresh AA-type batteries of the same brand from any of the following types:

B	1.5	V alkaline AA battery
Operation	1.5	V lithium AA battery
	type, refer to “Specifications.” (0H-27)
	Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA battery

• For minimum recycling time and number of flashes for each battery

• Alkaline battery performance may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer.

• 1.5 V carbon-zinc AA batteries are not recommended.

vAdditional precautions regarding batteries

•Read and follow battery warnings and cautions (0A-19 – A-22).

•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on the section, “Notes on Batteries” (0H-9), before using the battery.

•The recycling time can be longer when lithium AA batteries are used because they incorporate a function that suppresses the output current when heat is generated in the batteries.

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