Power Supply - Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-1 digital Bedienungsanleitung

into the adapter case so as not to
damage the surface.
Removing the flash unit from the camera
Turn off the camera and flash before
mounting or dismounting.
• Turn the knurled nut
flash unit housing as far as it will go.
• Remove the flash unit from the
camera's accessory shoe.

3.2 Power supply

Suitable batteries/rechargeable batteries
The flash unit can be operated with any
of the following batteries:
• 4 nickel-metal-hydride batteries 1.2V, type
IEC HR6 (size AA). They have a signifi-
cantly higher capacity than NiCad batte-
ries and are less harmful to the environ-
ment, since they have no cadmium.
• 4 alkaline-manganese dry cell batte-
ries 1.5V, type IEC LR6 (size AA).
Maintenance-free power source for
moderate power requirements.
• 4 lithium batteries 1.5V, type IEC FR6
(size AA). Maintenance-free high-
capacity power source with a low self-
discharge rate.
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towards the
M
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• 4 NiCad batteries 1.2V, type IEC KR6
(size AA). They permit very fast recy-
cling times and are eco-nomical in use
because they are rechargeable.
If your flash unit is not going to be used
for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries.
Replacing the batteries
The rechargeable batteries/batteries are
empty or flat when the flash delay
exceeds 60 seconds (interval between
triggering a full output flash, e.g. in M,
and when the flash readiness indicator is
relit).
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• Switch off the flash unit by pressing
the button until all LED displays
are off.
• Remove the flash device from the
camera and slide the battery cover
downwards.
• Insert the batteries and slide the bat-
tery cover back into place.
Please ensure the batteries/rechargea-
ble batteries are inserted correctly by
checking against the symbols in the
battery compartment. Incorrect insertion
can terminally damage the unit. Risk of