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Turning On the Flash and Firing a Test
Turning On the Flash and Firing a Test Shot
To turn the flash on, press the power button. To turn the flash off, hold the power button for approximately
two seconds.
Flash ready indicator:
The flash ready indicator lets you know when the flash is ready to fire again. The
indicator will blink red when charging and remain lit when the flash is ready to fire.
To fire a test flash, press the Test [ ] button.
Depending on your camera model, a flash icon may also appear in the viewfinder when the VC-310C is
mounted on your camera.
Sleep mode:
After approximately two minutes of inactivity, the flash will automatically enter sleep mode to
conserve the battery life by turning off the LCD and flash ready light. To reactivate the VC-310C, press the
power button on the flash unit or press your camera’s shutter-release button halfway. During long periods of
inactivity, use the power switch to turn the flash off completely.
LCD illumination:
When you turn the flash on, the LCD illuminates for approximately ten seconds before
turning off to save battery life. Press any button on the flash to light up the display when you need to view the
LCD in a low-light environment.
