User manual OLYMPUS FL-36

[. . . ] Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Electronic Flash (FL-36). Before use, please read this instruction manual to ensure your safety, and keep it handy for future reference. This electronic flash has been designed exclusively for use with Olympus digital cameras. Do not connect the electronic flash to a camera not manufactured by Olympus, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the camera and/or flash. 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 The electronic flash incorporates high-voltage circuitry. [. . . ] The control panel shows the light control range according to the camera setup. The light control range is not displayed if the camera setup (ISO speed and lens iris (F)) does not match one of the usable ISO speed/lens iris (F) combinations. In this case, the ISO and F indicators blink to alert you. Change the camera setup (ISO speed and/or lens iris (F)). (See page 55. ) Lens iris F1. 4 F2 F2. 8 F4 F5. 6 F8 F11 F16 F1. 4 F2 F2. 8 F4 F5. 6 F8 F11 2. Confirm that the distance to the subject is within the light Light control range 3. When flash activation has been performed correctly, the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released. Memo: Test flash activation Flash activation can be tested before actually releasing the shutter. Press the Test button for test flash activation. The light control is OK when the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the test flash activation. If the lamp does not blink, change the lens iris (F), ISO speed, subject distance, etc. · The light check by means of test flash activation is possible only in the AUTO mode. control range. If not, adjust the lens iris (F) or the subject distance. The light control range varies according to the camera setup (ISO speed, lens iris (F) and lens focal length (ZOOM)). 24 25 Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be adjusted between +3 and ­3. The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the custom setup operation (page 47). · The indicator appears in the control panel. <MANUAL> In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting. MANUAL indicator ZOOM indicator Displayed according to the focal distance of the lens. 1. The control panel shows the current guide number (GN) together with the optimum shooting distance according to the camera setup. 1. Turn the select dial to choose a light intensity adjustment value. 0 0 +0. 3 ­0. 3 +0. 7 ­0. 7 +1. 0 . . . The display shows the light intensity adjustment value except when the value is 0. In this case, the displayed light control range corresponds to an adjustment value of 0. 2. Turn the select dial to set the guide number (GN). Set the guide number (GN) so that the optimum shooting distance is equal to the subject distance. When the optimum shooting distance is 0. 6 m (0. 5 m in case of close-up flash) or less, the displayed figure blinks to warn that the subject is located outside the flash light emission area. [. . . ] · Set the light intensity adjustment value to the negative side (-). · Use the wide panel. Q What is the recommended white balance setting for the camera when using the flash?A The auto white balance mode is recommended. If you use the manual white balance mode, set the color temperature to 5500K. [. . . ]