Canon Speedlite EL-100 - Manual (Page 25)

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Other Functions
Color Temperature Information Transmission
This function adjusts the white balance depending on the color
temperature of the flash light by transmitting the color temperature
information to the EOS DIGITAL camera when the flash fires. When
you set the camera’s white balance to <
A
>, <
A
w >, or <
Q
>, the
function is enabled automatically.
Refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual to find out if it is compatible
with this function.
AF-Assist Beam
Intermittent flashes are emitted automatically to assist with autofocusing
when it is difficult due to low light or low-contrast subjects.
If focusing is difficult with the AF-assist beam, select an AF point in or near
the center.
o
The AF-assist beam does not fire in optical wireless flash photography.
o AF-assist beam firing can be disabled from the camera. For details, refer
to the camera’s Instruction Manual.
Auto Power Off Function
z
The power will turn off automatically after approx. 90 sec. of idle use.
To turn on the Speedlite again, press the shutter button halfway.
z
Auto power off takes effect in approx. 60 min. when the flash is set
up as a receiver (p.42).
o
Auto power off can be disabled (C.Fn-01, p.40).
o You can change the time until auto power off takes effect on a receiver
flash (C.Fn-10, p.40).