Canon 580Ex II Camera Flash User Manual


 
Troubleshooting Guide
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If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.
The Speed
lite
does not fire.
The batteries are installed
in
the wrong orientation.
..
Install the batteries
in
the correct orientation. (p.8)
The Speedlite's internal batteries are exhausted.
~
If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. or longer, replace the
batteries. (p.8)
~
Install the Speedlite's internal batteries even when you use an
external power source. (p.8)
The Speed
lite
is
not attached securely to the camera.
• ' Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.9)
The electrical contacts of the Speed
lite
and camera are dirty.
Clean the contacts. (p.9)
The slave unit does not fire.
The slave's wireless mode
is
not set to
<a,'·S9_>.
~'
Set it to <a,,·S!)_>. (p.36)
The slave unit{s)
is
not positioned properly.
~
Place the slave unit within the master unit's transmission range.
(p.38)
.'
Point the slave unit(s)'s sensor toward the master unit. (p.38)
The power turns off by itself.
After 90 sec. of idle operation, auto power off took effect.
Press the shutter button halfway or press the test firing button.
(p.10)
The entire LCD panel blinks.
The wide panel has been pulled out for bounce flash.
~'
Retract the wide panel. (p.20)
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