Olympus MACRO FLASH SYSTEM Instructions Manual page 4

The Macro Flash System is composed of precision electronic parts. Absolutely avoid using or storing the
Macro Flash System in the following places, as this may result in malfunction or failure.
• Under direct sunlight, on a beach, etc.
• Anywhere exposed to high temperature and humidity or rapid fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
• Any place exposed to excessive sand, dust or dirt.
• Near a fire.
• Near an air conditioner or air humidifier.
• Any place exposed to water or moisture.
• Any place subject to vibrations.
• Inside an automobile.
Do not apply a strong vibration or shock to the Macro Flash System by dropping it or hitting it against
something.
When the Macro Flash System has not been used for a long period, mold or moss may form. This can cause
a malfunction. To prevent this, it is recommended to check the operations before using the Macro Flash
System after a long period of storage.
Do not touch the electric contacts of the Macro Flash System to prevent malfunction.
To prevent overheating and deterioration of the light-emitting section, do not continue full activation more than
40 times in a row. After firing the flash 40 times successively, do not use the flash for at least 10 minutes to
allow the light-emitting section to cool down.
Use only the specified batteries.
• AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batteries (LR6 type) ..................... x 4
• AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries ...................................................... x 4
• AA (R6) Ni-Mh batteries ..................................................... x 4
• AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6 type) ................................... x 4
• AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6 type) ................................... x 4
• Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) ....... x 2
* AA (R6) manganese batteries cannot be used.
Be sure to observe the following points. Otherwise, battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition and/or bursting
may result.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, recharged and discharged batteries, batteries of different capacities, or
batteries of different types or brands.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline batteries.
• Do not load or use the batteries with the +/– polarity reversed. If the batteries do not fit smoothly in the battery
compartment, do not force them.
• Never use a battery if its outer coating (insulation) has been partially or entirely peeled off. Otherwise, leak-
age, overheating or explosion may result.
• Some brand-new batteries may also have their outer coating (insulation) peeled off completely or partially.
Never use these batteries.
Do not use the following kinds of batteries.
Outer coating (insu-
lation) is peeling or
has peeled off.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The negative end is
slightly swollen and
is not covered by the
coating (insulation).
The negative end is
flat (whether or not a
part of the negative
pole is covered by
the coating).