Canon 150DIGITAL Digital Camera User Manual


 
sealing surface regularly.
Attention Always prevent water or moisture from entering into
the battery container or into the batteries. Close the battery
container (6) before using the flash underwater. If no syncro
cable is connected, close also the syncro socket (7) with the
protection cap.
Feature The battery container is completely sealed. In case
water enters due to an incorrect battery cup positioning or an o-
ring failure, the unit will not be floated. Only battery pack and
battery contacts can be damaged and have to be replaced.
The battery pack has to be inserted into the battery container
by aligning the 3 connecting pins. The battery fits only in one
position (with battery LED at 2h position). The battery pack has
to be removed by pulling up the metal ring to access the
battery charger socket.
The battery pack is made of special high current capable
Sanyo NiMH batteries. It is equipped with a built-in electronic
circuit to make battery management easy, fast and safe. By
switching on the flash the user can read the indication of the
battery status.
During normal use the micro processor checks the battery
status permanently and advises the user when it's close to
being completely discharged. The flash stops and automatically
switches off when the battery is fully discharged in order not to
damage it.
.a General
When the unit is switched on, the display shows first the
firmware release number. Shortly there-after it shows the
indication of available battery energy in 20% steps for two
seconds.
Information To have a more accurate reading, it is advised to
release the flash 2 or 3 times at full power, then switch the unit
off and on again. This second reading will give a more accurate
status of the battery energy level.
A 99% recharged battery pack can achieve ca.180 lamps at