Conventions Used In This Booklet - Canon Speedlite 420EX Instruction Manual

Conventions Used in this Booklet

This instruction booklet has separate chapters for Type-A and
Type-B cameras. If you have a Type-A camera, read pages 9 to
30 and 39 to 53.
If you have a Type-B camera, read pages 9 to 16 and 31 to 53.
• The operation procedures in this instruction booklet assume
that the main (power) switch on the camera and 420EX has
been turned on. Be sure to turn on the main switch before
proceeding.
• The icons in the text indicate the camera and 420EX's buttons
and dials and their settings. The icons in the text are the same
ones found on the camera and Speedlite. For the name of the
button or dial, see "Nomenclature" on page 8. The following
icons for the camera's picture-taking modes are also used:
: Full Auto
: Program AE
: Aperture-priority AE
: Shutter speed-priority AE
: Manual
• The ( ) icon indicates that the respective function remains in
effect for 16 sec. after the relevant button is released.
• Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses as
follows: (→page
M
)
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