Checking Battery Capacity; Replacing Battery During Measurement - Sekonic Flashmate L-308S Operating Manual

3. Checking battery capacity

When the Power button q is ON, the battery power indicator on the LCD t is
displayed.
(Displayed) Battery power level is good.
(Displayed) Battery power level is low. Have a spare battery ready.
(Blinking) Replace battery immediately.
REFERENCE: • If the liquid crystal display extinguishes immediately after the
• In case of continuous measuring, the battery life of this unit is
• The battery accompanying with this unit when you purchased

4. Replacing battery during measurement

1) Always turn the power OFF before replacing batteries. If batteries are
removed with the power ON, measurements and settings can no longer be
recalled.
2) If after replacing the battery, or during measurements, strange screens
(displays that have not been set) appear in the LCD, or nothing happens, no
matter what button is pushed, remove the battery and wait at least ten
seconds and then replace the battery. This allows the software to
automatically reset.
WARNING
NOTE:
display appears when power is first applied, that is an
indication that the battery is dead. Please promptly replace the
battery.
as below in normal temperature.
Manganese dry cell about 10 hours
Alkali dry cell about 20 hours (according to our test condition)
might die with in less than the above battery life because it is
for sample-use.
Never place batteries in fire, short, disassemble, heat or charge
them. The batteries might break down, and cause an accident,
injury or pollute the environment.
A three second pause between power ON and OFF is
recommended to avoid damage to the meter.
3. Before Using