User manual OLYMPUS SHV-1

[. . . ] Flash High Voltage Set SHV-1 Instructions Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Flash High Voltage Set (SHV-1). This is an external flash power supply for exclusive use with OLYMPUS digital cameras. To ensure your safety, please read this instruction manual before use, and keep it handy for future reference. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Be sure to read and observe the following. ) This instruction manual uses a variety of common symbols and icons to assist you in proper handling and usage of this product properly, and to warn you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property. These symbols and their significance are described below. DANGER Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may result in serious injury or death. WARNING Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may result in injury or death. CAUTION Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may result in injury or property damage. IMPORTANT Prohibited Disassembly prohibited Mandatory Unplug power cord from the power outlet. For customers in Europe The "CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. [. . . ] Do not place a heavy object on this product or power cord. Do not place this product on an unstable surface such as a tilted or unsteady table. If the High-Voltage pack falls off, it may be damaged or cause injury. Do not store or use this product where it may be exposed to moisture, excessive dust or high temperatures. Remove dust from the power plug before inserting it into a power outlet. The battery will get hot after extended use in HV-1 High Voltage Pack. To prevent burns, do not remove the battery from the HV-1 immediately after use. Do not charge the battery in an extremely cold or hot environment. Charging the battery in temperatures between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F) is recommended. Using the battery in low temperatures may result in a decrease in battery performance. When unplugging the power plug, hold the plug. Also do not bend or pull the cord excessively or place a heavy object on it. Damage to the cord may result in fire ignition, overheating and/or electric shock. Unplug the power plug from the power outlet except when recharging the battery. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Battery Handling Precautions At time of purchase: The battery discharges even when it is not used. After purchasing the battery, be sure to charge it before use. Also, whenever the battery has not been used for a long period, recharge it before use. New batteries or batteries that have not been used for a long time (more than one month) may not be fully charged. This is not a malfunction, but is a characteristic of the battery. Charge them two or three times before using them for the first time or when they have not been used for a long period. Check that the battery terminals are clean before use. If they are dirty, contact failure may cause problems with charging or shorten the battery's operation time after charging. Care: Clean the battery by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use a wet cloth, alcohol, lacquer thinner, benzene or detergent. Operating temperatures: Use this battery pack within a temperature range of ­10°C and +60°C (14°F and 140°F). Even within the specified operating temperature range, battery operation time decreases as the temperature drops. [. . . ] (The remaining battery capacity cannot be indicated correctly unless the battery is charged fully. ) · Whenever possible , use the battery until it has been fully discharged. (Repeatedly recharging the battery before it has been fully used up may reduce the battery's service life. ) · In the following cases, immediately unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact Olympus; · if recharging does not complete in 10 hours; · if the indicator lamp blinks in red while the battery pack is attached correctly as described in this manual. Connection to the flash system This product has been designed exclusively for use with the OLYMPUS digital camera electronic flash system. 3 Remove the protective cap before connection. 1. Connect the connection cable to the connection cable terminal of the HV-1 as shown. 1 3. Connect the other end of the connection cable to the external power supply connector of the electronic flash. [. . . ]