Canon 580EX II Camera Lens User Manual


 
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Install four size-AA batteries.
1
Open the cover.
Use your thumb to press the battery
compartment lock lever, then slide it
as shown by the arrow c to open the
cover.
2
Install the batteries.
Make sure the + and – battery
contacts are properly oriented as
shown in the compartment.
3
Close the cover.
Close the battery compartment cover
and slide it as shown by the arrow.
X When the cover clicks in place, it will
be locked.
Based on new size-AA alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards.
Quick flash enables a flash to be fired before flash-ready (p.10).
Installing the Batteries
Recycling Time and Flash Count (with size-AA alkaline batteries)
Recycling Time
Flash Count
Quick Flash Normal Flash
Approx. 0.1 - 2.5 sec. Approx. 0.1 - 5 sec. Approx. 100 - 700
Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper
battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.
If you change the batteries after firing many flashes continuously, be
aware that the batteries might be hot.
Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the
batteries, replace all four at one time.
Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used.
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