Canon Speedlite 580EX II Instruction Manual page 11

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hrning on the Power Switch
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1
Set the power switch to
<ON>.
b The flash recycling starts.
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2
Check that the flash is ready.
The pilot lamp will first turn green (ready
for quick flash), then red (flash ready).
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Pressing the pilot lamp will fire a test
1
flash.
Quick flash enables a flash to be fired before flash-ready, when the pilot
lamp is still green.
Although the Guide No. will be 116 to 112 that of the full output, quick flash
is effective for near subjects and when you want a shorter recycle time.
Set the drive mode to single shooting. Quick flash cannot be used in the
continuous shooting, FEB, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash modes.
Quick Rash can also be used during continuous Rash shooting
(C.Ffl-06
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p.27)
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To save battery power, the power will tum off automatically after a
certain period (approx. 1.5 min. to 15 min.) of idle use. To turn on the
Speedlite again, press the camera's shutter button halfway. Or press
the Speedlite's test firing button.
Auto Power Off can also be disabled. (C.Fn-01
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p.27)