Olympus FL-40 - Manual (Page 23)

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Q & A
Q
Can I take pictures using other external flashes together with this flash?
A
No. The best you can do is dual flash photography with this flash and
the camera's built-in flash.
Q
When is the auto check feature (TEST button) useful?
A
When using bounced lighting or a flash converter. Pressing the TEST
button checks whether illumination is sufficient enough for the shot
before the picture is taken. The AUTO CHECK lamp will blink if
everything is OK. But, it can be used only in the regular AUTO mode.
Q
Why does the CHARGED lamp not light up?
A
The batteries are probably run down, which is making it harder to charge
the flash. Before the flash can be fully charged, its sleep mode is
triggered. So, change the batteries. But, remember to turn power OFF
before trying to change them.
Q
What happens when I use the built-in flash together with this flash?
A
Both flashes fire at the same time. Exposure is automatically based on
the total amount of illumination (camera shooting mode P or A). One
advantage is that you can use this flash to bounce light off a wall or
something, while the camera's built-in flash to catch the subject's pupils.
Q
Does the flash get hot after continued flashes?
A
Actually, the batteries get hot if the flash is continuously fired
immediately after the CHARGED lamp lights up. You should allow
sufficient time for the batteries to cool down between flashes. and Aperture
Q
Can I use the FL-40 with my Olypmus IS/L Series 35mm film camera?
A
No, it cannot be used.
Q
Why can't I mount the flash on the camera?
A
When the lock pin protrude, it is not possible. Turn the mounting foot in
the opposite direction of "<- LOCK" until it can turn no more. Then
mount the flash on the camera.
Q
Why doesn't the control mode switch, even though I pressed the mode
button?
A
Depending on the type of camera, it may be impossible to select a
control mode with the flash itself. Select the control mode of the flash
with the camera.
Q
How should I set the white balance of the camera, when taking flash-lit
pictures?
A
Operating in the AUTO mode is recommended. When using the manual
white balance, set the color temperature to 6500 K. Depending on the
operating condition, the color temperature varies.