Nikon SB-800 instruction manual Tips on Speedlight care, Cleaning, Storage, Operating location

Tips on Speedlight care

WARNING

Never use thinner, benzene, or other active agents for cleaning the Speedlight, as this may damage the Speedlight or cause it to catch on fire. Using these agents may also impair your health.

■■■ Cleaning

•Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the SB-800 and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using the SB-800 near saltwater, wipe the flash unit with a soft, clean cloth moistened slightly with plain water to remove the salt, then dry it using a dry cloth.

•On rare occasions, the LCD may turn on or turn dark, due to static electricity. This is not a malfunction. The display will soon return to normal.

•Do not drop the SB-800 or hit it against a hard surface, as this may damage its precision mechanisms. Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel.

■■■ Storage

•Store the SB-800 in a cool, dry place to prevent malfunctions due to high humidity, as well as the growth of mold or mildew.

•Keep the SB-800 away from chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene. Avoid exposing the SB-800 to magnetic waves from TVs or radios.

•Do not use or leave the SB-800 in locations subject to high temperatures such as those encountered near a heater or stove, as this may cause damage.

•When not using the SB-800 for more than two weeks, be sure to remove the batteries to prevent malfunctions due to battery leakage.

•Take the SB-800 out once a month, insert the batteries, and fire the unit several times to reform the capacitor.

•When the SB-800 is stored together with a desiccant, change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively after a while.

■■■ Operating location

•An extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the SB-800. When taking the SB-800 to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa, place it inside an airtight container such as plastic bag. Leave it inside for a while, then expose the SB-800 gradually to the outside temperature.

•Avoid exposing the SB-800 to strong magnetism or radio waves from TVs or high- voltage power transmission towers, as this may cause it to malfunction.

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