User manual SIGMA EF-140 DG FLASH

[. . . ] Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided. BRUGSANVISNING Warning !! Disregarding this warning sign when using the product might cause serious injury or other dangerous results. POOCO O This flash contains high voltage circuits. To avoid electric shock or burns, do not attempt to disassemble the flash. If the outside shell of the unit is broken or cracked, do not touch the mechanism inside. Otherwise the bright light could damage the eyes. [. . . ] Do not use a thinner, Benzene or other cleaning agents to remove dirt or finger prints from the component. For extended storage, choose a cool dry place, preferably with good ventilation. It is recommended that the flash be charged and fired several times a month, to maintain proper capacitor functioning. 6594 2F 8F 6F http://www. sigma-photo. co. jp DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS (fig. 1) 1. Flash Head 2. Power Switch 3. Ready Light 4. Battery Compartment Cover 5. Shoe ABOUT THE BATTERY This flash unit uses "AAA" type Alkaline dry cell batteries, Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, Oxyride dry cell batteries or Lithium batteries. Please replace the batteries if it takes more than 30 seconds to light the Ready Lamp. To assure proper electrical contact, clean the battery terminals before installing the batteries To prevent battery explosion, leakage or overheating, use two new AAA batteries of the same type and brand. Do not mix the type or new and used batteries. Do not disassemble or short-circuit batteries, or expose them to fire or water; they may explode. Also, do not recharge the batteries other than Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. When the flash will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the flash to avoid the possibility of damage from leakage. Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Keep the batteries insulated when using the flash in cold weather. BATTERY LOADING 1. Be sure to set the Power Switch to the off position then slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open (fig. 2). Be sure the + and ­ ends of the batteries are aligned according to the diagram in the component (fig. 3). Slide the Power Switch to the ON position. After few seconds, the Ready Lamp will light, indicating that the flash unit can be fired. 2. Insert two AAA size batteries into the battery component. ATTACHING THE FLASH TO THE CAMERA Be sure turn off the Power Switch. Remove the hot shoe cover of the camera and attach the flash unit to the camera as shown in the picture. (fig. 5) When you attach or remove the flash, grasp the bottom of the flash to prevent damage to the shoe foot and camera's hot shoe. If the camera's built-in flash is set in the up position, please close it before you attach the flash unit. TTL AUTO FLASH In the TTL AUTO Mode, the camera will control the amount of flash lighting to get the appropriate exposure for the subject. Slide the Power Switch to the TTL Position (fig. 6). [. . . ] Please set your camera's exposure mode to one of the following modes: P, A, S or M for using Manual Flash operation of the EF-140DG. To prevent overheating of the flash unit, please do not use your flash unit for at least 10 minutes after continuously firing the flash for up to 10 continuous flash shots. SPECIFICATIONS TYPE: Clip-on type serial-controlled TTL auto electric flash GUIDE NUMBER: 14 (ISO 100/m) POWER SOURCE / RECYCLING TIME / NUMBER OF FLASHES Power Source two pieces Recycling Time Number of flashes AAA type Ni-MH batteries About 5. 5 sec. About 170 flashes AAA type alkaline batteries About 5. 5 sec. About 90 flashes AAA type Oxyride batteries About 5 sec. [. . . ]