Canon Speedlite 58OEX Instruction Manual page 48

Troubleshooting
Have a problem? See the table below.
The Speedlite does not detach from the camera.
The mounting foot's locking pin has not been retracted.
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Loosen the locking ring all the way before detaching the Speedlite. (p.9)
The Speedlite does not fire.
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The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation.
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Install the batteries in the correct orientation. (p.8)
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The Speedlite's internal batteries are exhausted.
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If the flash recycling time is 30 sec. or longer, replace the batteries. (p.8)
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Install the Speedlite's internal batteries even when you use an external
power source. (p.8)
Attach the Speedlite securely to the camera.
j>
Attach the Speedlite's mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.9)
The electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are dirty.
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Clean the contacts. (p.9)
The slave unit does not fire.
The slave's wireless selector is not set to
<SLAVE >.
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Set it to
<SLAVE>.
(p.34)
The slave unit is not positioned properly.
Place the slave unit within the master unit's transmission range. (p.35)
r> Point the slave unit's sensor toward the master unit. (p.35)
The power turns off by itself.
After 90 sec. of idle operation, auto power off took effect.
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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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