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ON
SPEEDLIGHT
CARE
1. After using the speedlight and camera under-
water, rinse them both
as
soon
as
possible
in
fresh running water with the sync and sensor
cords attached.
When the speedlightlcamera
assembly gets dirty, rinse
it
thoroughly
in
fresh
water. Immediately after using
it
in
salt water,
rinse
it
thoroughly
in
fresh water to remove any
residue. Otherwise, corrosion may occur
in
minute places like small holes or the junctions
of parts.
To
prevent this, soak the speedlightl
camera assembly overnight
in
a basin of fresh
water, then rinse
it
vigorously
in
running water
while paying special attention to the joint
@,
arm
@,
bracketscrew@,buckles
®,
andsimilarparts
where
it
is
very difficult to remove mud or salt.
Finally, dry the speedlight/camera assembly with
a soft
cloth-never
by
heating-
before removing
the sync and sensor cords.
Be
sure to wipe away
any
drops of water that may have speeded
in
past the O·ring.
When the unit
is
completely dry, check the
a-rings. If any of them
is
scratched or damaged,
immediately replace
it
with a new one
by
follow-
ing
the procedures
in
"PREPARATION
."
All
moving parts should
be
lubricated to prevent
corrosion
and
facilitate attachment. Apply lubri-
cant sparingly
and
be
sure to wipe off any excess.
When the speedlight will not
be
used for some
time, store
it
in
a cool, dry, clean place with the
batteries
and
battery chamber cap removed.
2. Never submerge the speedlight in
water
with
the sync or sensor socket
co
v
er
removed, or
get the sync or sensor cord plugs wet.
Always
make sure the sync cord and sensor cord plugs
are securely attached before entering the water.
3.
Never pick up or suspend the speedlight
by
the
sync or sensor cords.
4.
If
an
O-ring with dust, scratches, or damage
is
used, water may enter the flash unit
and
damage
the electrical circuitry. Before and after diving,
check the O-rings
by
following the procedures
in
"PREPARATION."
5.
Do
not allow the speedlight to
be
exposed to
direct sunlight for
long
periods.
And
never place
the speedlight
in
an
area where the temperature
is
or may rise to 60°C (140°
F)
such
as
in
a
closed car or car trunk during
w'arm
weather.
6. High-voltage circuitry may cause electrical
shock if water enters the flash unit. Should water
get inside the flash unit, take
it-with
the bat,
teries
and
battery chamber cap
removed-to
an
authorized Nikon dealer or service center
immediately.
If
you
experience difficulty of
an
electrical nature
with the unit, never attempt
to
disassemble or
service
it
yourself. Instead, take the unit to
an
authorized Nikon dealer or service center.
7.
As
much
as
possible, avoid removing the battery
chamber cap near salty wind or splashi
ng
water
because either may damage the unit's electrical
circuitry. If the battery chamber cap must be
removed
in
one of these situations, for instance,
to
exchange batteries,
use
a vinyl
bag
to
prevent
water or salt from entering the unit.
8.
When
not using the speedlight, remove batteries
to
prevent damage from battery leakage. Leaking
batteries may also cause dangerous combustible
gases to
be
trapped inside the battery chamber.
If
the battery chamber becomes corroded by
leakage, take the unit to
an
authorized Nikon
dealer
or
service center.
9.
To
remove dirt or fingerprints, wipe with a soft,
dry or silicon,treated cloth. Never
use
thinner,
benzine, or alcohol because they may damage
plastic parts.
To
clean the Wide-Flash Adapter
SW-102,
wash
it
with soap
and
water. Never
use
a brush.
10
. If this speedlight
is
frequently used underwater
(especially
in
salt water or dirty water), take
it
to
an
authorized Nikon dealer or service center for
inspection
on
a regular basis.
11
. If the speedlight
is
dropped or bumped against
a hard surface, take
it
to
an
authorized Nikon
dealer or service center for inspection even
if
there
is
no
surface damage.
12
. After using the speedlight, attach the dust-proof
plastic caps to the sync
and
sensor cord plugs
to protect them from damage.
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