Nikon SB-800 Camera Flash User Manual


 
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1
Slide open the battery chamber lid in the
direction of the arrow.
2
Install the batteries following the i and
j marks as shown. Align the battery
chamber lid attachment indexes, then
close the battery chamber lid by sliding it
into place while pressing down.
v Usable batteries
Install four AA-type penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of any of these types:
(1) Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) (2) Lithium (1.5V) (3) Nickel (1.5V)
(4) NiCd (rechargeable, 1.2V) (5) Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) (rechargeable, 1.2V)
When replacing batteries, replace all four (or five when using the Quick Recycling
Battery Pack SD-800) with fresh ones of the same brand.
High-power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with the SB-800.
Always carry extra batteries when traveling.
For details on batteries, refer to “Notes on batteries” on page 115.
CAUTION!
Do not use batteries not specified in this instruction manual, as this may
cause them to explode, leak corrosive liquids, or catch on fire.
Do not mix battery brands or types, or use old with new batteries.
Otherwise the batteries may explode, leak corrosive liquids, or catch on fire.
Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries in a battery charger.
Otherwise the batteries may leak corrosive liquids or generate heat.
t Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries
Use the provided Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 to install five batteries
to shorten the recycling time. See page 64 for more details.
1 Installing the batteries