Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight - Manual (Page 74)

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Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information
Tips on Speedlight Care
Storage
To prevent mold or mildew, store the SB-500 in a dry, well-ventilated
area. If it is to be placed in storage for 2 weeks or more, remove the
batteries to prevent damage caused by the batteries leaking. Take the
device from storage about once a month and fire it 2 or 3 times to
keep the condenser inside the unit from deteriorating. Do not store
the device with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in locations that:
• are in the vicinity of equipment that produces strong
electromagnetic fields, or
• are exposed to extremely high temperatures that could cause
product malfunction, such as next to a heater or in an enclosed
vehicle on a hot day
Use
• Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when
entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause
condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the
device in a plastic bag or other sealed container before exposing it
to sudden changes in temperature.
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of equipment that produces
strong electromagnetic fields, such as transmission towers or high-
voltage power lines. Failure to observe this precaution could cause
product malfunction.