Metz MECABLITZ 50 AF-1 digital Olympus User Manual

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If your flash unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries.

Replacing batteries

The batteries are flat or dead if the recycling time
(elapsing from the triggering of a full-power flash, e.g.
in the M mode, to the moment the flash ready indica-
tor ቤ lights up again) exceeds 60 seconds.
• Turn off the flash unit at the main switch ቢ.
• Slide the battery compartment cover ቪ forwards

and fold open.

• Insert the batteries lengthwise as indicated by the

battery symbols provided. First, insert the batteries
that face the display and then the others.
Close the battery cover ቪ.

When inserting batteries, ensure that the pola-
rity is correct and matches the symbols in the
battery compartment. Inserting the batteries in
the wrong direction can destroy the flash unit!
Always replace all batteries simultaneously,
and make sure that batteries are the same
brand and have the same capacity.
Flat or dead batteries should not be disposed of
with ordinary household waste. Help protect
the environment, and dispose of flat/dead bat-
teries at the appropriate collection points.

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3.3 Switching the flash unit on and off

The flash unit can be turned on by flipping the main
switch ቢ to the „ON“ position.
To turn off the flash unit, flip the main switch ቢ to the
left position.

If your flash unit is not going to be used for an
extended period of time, we recommend turning it off with the main
switch ቢ and removing the power source (i.e., batteries).

3.4 Auto OFF for the flash unit

To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery drain, the flash unit is
factory-set to automatically switch to standby mode (Auto OFF) 10 minutes after
• being switched on,
• a flash is fired
• the shutter release is actuated
• the camera’s exposure metering system is switched off.
...in stand-by mode, (Auto-OFF) is activated to save energy and to protect the
power source from unintentional discharging. The active automatic cut-off is
shown in the display . The flash ready indicator

ቤ and the indicators on

the LC display disappear.

In slave mode, the automatic cut-off is not activated.

The most recently used operating setting is retained after automatic shutdown and
is immediately restored when the camera is switched on. The flash unit can be tur-
ned on again by pressing any button, or by tapping on the shutter release
(wake-up function).

The flash unit should always be turned off using the main switch ቢ if it
is not going to be used for an extended period.

If necessary, the Auto OFF function can be set to occur after 1 minute of inactivi-
ty, or can be deactivated (see 9.4).

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