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Appendix
8
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
A loud noise is heard
when the fl ash fi res.
Ensure that the left side of the fl ash head does not touch
metal objects, as otherwise a loud report may be heard
when the fl ash is fi red (
P
48). This does not indicate
a malfunction.
Wireless Flash Photography
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
The camera does
not display the
fl ash setup menu.
•
Confi rm that the camera supports the EF-X500 (
P
•
Confi rm that the master fl ash is correctly mounted and
latched (
P
•
If the fl ash or hot shoe contacts are dirty, clean them with a
soft, dry cloth (
P
•
Check that the master fl ash power switch is rotated to
MAS-
TER
(
P
The fl ash displays
r
and settings
can not be
adjusted.
Use a camera that supports master mode.
Remote units do
not fi re.
•
Confi rm that the remote units are positioned where they can
receive signals from the master fl ash (
P
their receivers are facing the master fl ash (
P
•
Check battery levels and replace or recharge batteries as nec-
essary (
P
•
Check that the power switches on the remote units are rotat-
ed to
REMOTE
(
P
•
Check group settings (
P
•
The units may be in standby mode (
P
18). Press the
test button on the master fl ash.
•
Confi rm that the master and remote units are set to the same
channel (
P
The master fl ash
does not fi re.
Select
F
(group A),
G
(group B), or
H
(group C) for
N
MASTER
(
P
Summary of Contents for EF-X500
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