Troubleshooting Guide - Canon Speedlite 580EX II Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.
The Speedlite does not fire.
The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation.
Install the batteries in the correct orientation. (p.8)
The Speedlite's internal batteries are exhausted.
If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. or longer, replace the
batteries. (p.8)
Install the Speedlite's internal batteries even when you use an
external power source. (p.8)
The Speedlite is not attached securely to the camera.
Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.9)
The electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are dirty.
Clean the contacts. (p.9)
The slave unit does not fire.
The slave's wireless mode is not set to <x>.
Set it to <x>. (p.36)
The slave unit(s) is not positioned properly.
Place the slave unit within the master unit's transmission range.
(p.38)
Point the slave unit(s)'s sensor toward the master unit. (p.38)
The power turns off by itself.
After 90 sec. of idle operation, auto power off took effect.
Press the shutter button halfway or press the test firing button.
(p.10)
The entire LCD panel blinks.
The wide panel has been pulled out for bounce flash.
Retract the wide panel. (p.20)
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