B
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B
Operation
Basic Operations
Compatible batteries and replacement/recharging
When replacing batteries, use four fresh AA-size batteries of the same brand. Refer
to the following table to determine when to replace batteries with fresh ones or
recharge batteries according to how long the
fl
ash-ready indicator takes to come
on.
Battery type
Time the
fl
ash-ready indicator takes to
come on
1.5 V LR6 (AA-size) alkaline battery
20 seconds or more
1.5 V FR6 (AA-size) lithium battery
10 seconds or more
1.2 V HR6 (AA-size) rechargeable Ni-MH
battery
10 seconds or more
For minimum recycling time and number of flashes for each battery type, refer to
•
“Specifications.” (
0
H-21)
Alkaline battery performance may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer.
•
1.5 V R6 (AA-size) carbon-zinc batteries are not recommended.
•
Using an optional external power source increases the number of flashes and
•
provides shorter recycling times. (
0
H-11)
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Additional precautions regarding batteries
Read and follow battery warnings and cautions (
•
0
A-14 – A-18).
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on the section, “Notes on
•
Batteries” (
0
H-7), before using the battery.
The recycling time can be longer when FR6 (AA-size) lithium batteries are used
•
because they incorporate a function that suppresses the output current when
heat is generated in the batteries.
