Cautions While Handling - Minolta PROGRAM FLASH 2500 Instruction Manual

CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING

During Photography
• This flash unit has an intense light output and should be fired
directly in front of anyone's eyes.
Batteries
• Do not store the flash unit with the alkaline batteries inside.
Leakage from the batteries may damage the battery chamber.
• When using alkaline batteries, temperature and storage conditions
can affect performance and may require more than 30 seconds for
the flash to charge. Battery performance can be restored by using
the flash a few times or turning the flash unit on and off several
times. Replace the battery if performance does not improve.
• If lithium batteries become hot due to high temperatures or
repeated use, an internal safety circuit shuts them down. Wait until
the batteries cool before using the flash again.
• Nickel-metal hydride batteries can lose power suddenly. If battery
performance drops while using the batteries, recharge them.
• Depending on the time elapsed since the battery was
manufactured, the flash performance for new batteries may differ
from the values shown in the technical specification section.
Temperature
• Flash unit operating temperature: –20°C to 50°C, -4°F to 122°F.
• Do not leave the flash unit exposed extremely high temperatures
(eg. direct sunlight inside motor vehicles), or in conditions of high
humidity.
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• To prevent condensation from forming, place the flash in a sealed
plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment to a warm
one. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from
the bag.
• Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your
flash and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting
in cold weather. Batteries will regain some of their capacity when
warmed to normal operating temperatures.
• This flash unit is not waterproof. Care should be taken not to
expose the unit to water.
• Care should be taken when used on a beach or near water.
Exposure to water, sand, dust, or salt may damage the product.
Maintenance
• Clean by wiping with a soft, clean cloth. If the flash has been in
contact with sand, wiping will cause surface damage. Gently
remove sand particles using a blower before wiping.
• Do not use organic solvents (paint thinners or benzene) to clean
the product.
Questions and Service
• If you have questions about your flash, contact your local camera
dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
• Before shipping your flash for repair, please contact an authorized
Minolta Service Facility for instructions.
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