Tips On Speedlight Care And Reference Information; Troubleshooting - Nikon SB-500 User Manual

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Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information

This section explains troubleshooting, Speedlight care, specifications
and optional accessories.

Troubleshooting

If the flash-ready indicator flashes slowly, or any trouble occurs, use
the following chart to determine the cause of the problem before
taking the Speedlight to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service
representative for repair.
Problems with the SB-500
Problem
The power
cannot be
turned on.
The flash-ready
indicator does
not light up.
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H-1
Cause
The batteries are not
correctly installed.
Battery power is weak.
The standby function is
activated.
Battery power is weak.
The power switch is set
to [ ].
Solution
Insert the batteries
correctly.
Replace the batteries.
• Press the camera
shutter-release button
halfway.
• Set the SB-500's power
switch to any mode
other than [OFF].
• Press the SB-500's test
firing button.
Replace the batteries.
• Normal operation
• The flash-ready
indicator does not flash
when the LED light is
in operation, except for
warning indications.
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B-9
B-11
F-8
B-11
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