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14 care and maintenance – Metz MECABLITZ 15 MS-1 digital User Manual

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Slow synchronisation SLOW is set on
the camera (see camera’s operating
instructions)! Use a tripod when
shooting with slow shutter speeds to
avoid blurred images!

13.1 Using a tripod

The tripod thread

ቭ of the flash unit

may only be used for setting up the
flash unit as a slave unit without
camera.
If the camera has a mecablitz 15MS-1
digital attached to it, only then the tri-
pod thread on the camera may be
used to mount it on a tripod.

14 Care and maintenance

Remove any dirt and dust with a soft,
dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning
agents – plastic components could be
damaged.

14.1 Firmware update

The firmware for the flash unit can be
updated via the USB socket

ቦ and

conform to the functions of future
cameras (firmware update).

You can find out more by visiting the
Metz homepage: www.metz.de

14.2 Reset

The flash unit can be reset to factory
settings.

Resetting flash unit to factory settings
(RESET)

• Switch-on the flash unit with the

main switch

ቢ .

• Keep the black button on the flash

unit on the left pressed until
“FACTORY SETTINGS” appears in
the display:

• Press the button

and switch-on

(YES) “FACTORY SETTINGS”.

• Confirm “FACTORY SETTINGS” by

pressing the

button.

The display flashes: The flash unit is
reset to the state when it was delive-
red.

• When the flash unit has been reset

to the state when it was delivered,
the following message appears as
confirmation in display:

OK

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R E S E T

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OK

FA C T O R Y

S E T T I N G S

N O

Y E S

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OK

FA C T O R Y

S E T T I N G S

N O

Y E S

S E L

S E L E C T

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