User manual PENTAX AF200FG FLASH

[. . . ] The AF200FG is a clip-on type flash (designed for cameras that support P-TTL auto or TTL auto) which enables auto flash shooting easily in combination with PENTAX digital single lens reflex camera series. This operating manual is divided in two parts: The first part is in Japanese and the second in English to describe how to use this flash unit mainly in combination with PENTAX digital single lens reflex cameras. Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use. Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. [. . . ] If you let the flash unit discharge successively using lithium batteries, the batteries will overheat, activating a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit. If this occurs, rest the flash unit so that the temperature of the batteries returns to normal. Sliding the power switch to the (ON) position will turn on the power. The ready lamp will light up when the flash is charged. Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press the test button (TEST). When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes with the power switch set to the (ON) position, it automatically turns off to save the power. If the flash unit is mounted on autofocus cameras, press the shutter release button half way to turn on the power. Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the direction opposite to that indicated by (FIX). Slide the hot shoe foot of the flash unit into the camera's hot shoe from the back of the camera forward. Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the direction indicated by (FIX) to lock it. PENTAX digital single lens reflex cameras can accept a shoe lock pin. When attaching the flash unit, turn the locking lever in the (FIX) direction and lock the flash unit to the camera with the shoe lock pin. When releasing the flash unit, be sure to do so after turning the locking lever in the direction opposite to that indicated by (FIX) and loosening the shoe lock pin. Using the mode dial located on the rear side of the AF200FG, you can set the following flash modes. 5), or (­1), the operating mode of the flash unit is automatically switched to P-TTL Auto or TTL Auto by communicating with the camera you use. When the mode dial is set to (FULL), the flash unit always discharges at its full output regardless of the ambient light condition. Of the flash unit based on the ISO sensitivity setting of the camera, then calculate the aperture value according to the flash range. This mode is available on all the cameras for which you can set the desired aperture. A pre-flash is discharged before the main flash so that the metering sensor in the camera can measure the condition of the subject and adjust the output of the main flash properly. This mode gives more accurate results than the conventional TTL mode. When the lens you use is equipped with the lens aperture ring, set the position of the ring to A (You do not need to do this for the DA or FAJ lens). Otherwise, the flash unit cannot function in P-TTL Auto mode. [. . . ] no refunds will be made on repairs performed by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. [. . . ]