Setting Power Switch - Nikon SB-24 Instruction Manual

SETTING POWER SWITCH--'--"---------------J
To turn on the speedlight unit, use either 8TBY (8TANDBY) or
ON settings. With Nikon F4, F-801/N8008, F-501/N2020,
F-401s/N4004s, F-301/N2000, FA, FE2, or FG, to conserve
energy, use 8TBY position.
STBY (STANDBY) Position
···With Nikon F4, F·801/N8008, F·501/N2020,
F·401s/N4004s, F·301/N2000, FA, FE2, or FG
In most cases, use 8TBY position to turn on the 8B-24. In 8TBY
position, approx. 80 seconds after the camera's meter turns off,
the 8B-24 turns off to conserve power. To turn the 8B-24 on
again, lightly press the camera's shutter release button
or
the
8B-24 's open-flash button.
• When using a remote cord with a Nikon FA or FE2 connected
to Nikon Motor Drive MD-12,
the camera remains on as long
as the MD-12's power switch is on. (At STBY position SB-24
does not turn off.)
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Special Standby Function
In normal 8tandby function , when the camera 's meter turns off,
the 8B-24 also turns off. To reactivate the 8B-24, turn the
camera 's meter on. With the following procedure, however, even
after the camera's meter turns off, the 8B-24 automatically
recharges in approx. one-hour intervals, so it will always be
ready for long shooting sessions.
1_ 8et power switch to OFF to turn off the 8B-24.
2.
While pressing illuminator button, set power switch to 8TBY.
3. Confirm LCD panel display blinks approx. 8 seconds.
• The SB-24 can be kept in standby for approx. 20 days
with AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries or approx.
10 days with AMype NiCd batteries.
• To cancel this function, set the SB-24 ' s power switch to
OFF.
ON Position
···With Nikon FA, FE2 or FG:
To turn on the 8B-24 when using a mechanical shutter setting
(M250 with FA or FE2 , MOO with FG,
or
B), you cannot use
8TBY position : set the power switch to ON .
When not using the 8B-24, always set power switch to
OFF to conserve battery power.