©2007 Printed in China
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VS061801
UFL-1
UFL-1 Instruction Manual
UFL-1_1-4.fm Page 1 Friday, February 23, 2007 4:50 PM
Page 1: ...2007 Printed in China http www olympus com VS061801 UFL 1 UFL 1 Instruction Manual UFL 1_1 4 fm Page 1 Friday February 23 2007 4 50 PM...
Page 2: ...YMPUS IMAGING CORP reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication without obligation or advance notice For the latest information of product name and numbers etc please cont...
Page 3: ...n the air It may cause a fire or an explosion z Do not use the flash pointing to the driver etc It may cause a serious accident An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important opera...
Page 4: ...ct is in some way broken or internally exposed do not touch it under any circumstances Regardless of the batteries being inserted there is the possibility of an electrical shock by a short circuit Whe...
Page 5: ...ease always take care when handing it from hand to hand etc z Before traveling by air please make sure to remove the O ring otherwise the difference in air pressure may make it impossible to open the...
Page 6: ...the operating instructions Do not insert batteries forcibly into the battery compartment Never use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn as this may c...
Page 7: ...al attention immediately z Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration z Always remove batteries if they are not used for a long period Otherwise batteries may become overheated l...
Page 8: ...ost its elasticity z At the time of O ring maintenance clean the inside of the O ring groove and confirm the absence of dirt dust sand and other foreign matter z Apply the specified silicone O ring gr...
Page 9: ...poses When these are used for the flash directly or indirectly with the chemicals in vaporized state they may cause cracking under high pressure or other problems z Do not perform operations other tha...
Page 10: ...talling the O ring 16 3 Inserting the Batteries 17 Usable batteries sold separately 17 Inserting the batteries 17 4 Mounting the Flash 19 Attaching the commercially sold arm 19 5 Taking a Picture 20 U...
Page 11: ...EN 11 EN 7 Appendix 26 Q A on the use of the UFL 1 26 Specifications 30...
Page 12: ...he accessories are in the box Contact your local service station or dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged OLYMPUS distributor list UFL 1 O ring remover Silicone grease Instruction manual...
Page 13: ...he loss of the diffuser etc because of incorrect installation of the strap 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a 1 1 Light emitting window 2 Light receiving window 3 Diffuser strap hole 4 Battery cap 5 Gas outlet valve...
Page 14: ...ime Removing the O ring Open the battery cap and remove the O ring from the flash 1 Insert the O ring remover between the O ring and the wall of the O ring groove 2 Move the tip of the inserted remove...
Page 15: ...imilar other sharp object is used to remove the O ring or to clean the inside of the O ring groove the O ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused Please use the provided O ring remover When...
Page 16: ...ies on the O ring Once the grease has permeated throughout the O ring check it for damage or irregularities both visually and by touch If you notice any abnormalities replace the O ring with a new one...
Page 17: ...ter rubbish etc not only on the O ring but also on the contact surface battery cap side 4 Thinly apply the specified silicone O ring grease to the O ring 5 Match the O mark on the battery cap back sid...
Page 18: ...cap is turned too quickly the O ring may get caught and cause a leakage When securing the battery cap tightly make sure to turn it back slightly in a counterclockwise direction and align the flash s m...
Page 19: ...unt knob by turning in an counterclockwise direction 2 Place part A in the space between the arm mount 3 Turn the loosened knob in step 1 in a clockwise direction all the way to clamp the arm to the f...
Page 20: ...om the subject matter changes the light level is automatically controlled making it easy to get the correct exposure M The power is on in the manual mode By using the manual light level switch the des...
Page 21: ...for about 3 seconds If the light sensor is out of an operative range the lamp does not light The flash fires fully After shooting if the lamp does not light up check your stored photo with the LCD mo...
Page 22: ...EN 22 EN About the diffuser If the diffuser is attached to the front of the flash the diffuser reduces the intensity of the light emitted by the flash creating soft even lighting...
Page 23: ...battery cap After underwater shooting remove any drops of water from the flash Use pressurized air or a soft lint free cloth to carefully wipe away any moisture from the battery cap and the switches C...
Page 24: ...this cannot be avoided because you have to exchange the battery place a sheet upwind from some object and take care that no water or sand is sprayed Never touch the batteries when your hands are wet w...
Page 25: ...es the flash is used it is recommended that the O ring should be replaced by a new one at least once a year Deterioration of the O ring is accelerated by the conditions of use and the storage conditio...
Page 26: ...groove and may result in leakage Q2 What cautions must be observed when using and storing the flash A2 1 When the flash is used left or stored at the following locations defective operation or trouble...
Page 27: ...nd and dirt also clean the grooves in which O ring has been fitted and the surface in contact with the O ring battery cap side and dry all of them When removing an O ring from the groove do not use a...
Page 28: ...r applying a thin coat of the special grease Excessive application of grease does not improve the waterproof function or the maximum level of pressure However it may facilitate attachment of sand dirt...
Page 29: ...us invalidates the guarantee Q8 What are the model numbers of the UFL 1 accessories A8 The following accessories are being sold 1 O ring for the UFL 1 body POL U1 This is a silicone rubber O ring pack...
Page 30: ...0 5 m Land shooting Flash emission count AA Alkaline Batteries LR6 200 times AA NiMH Batteries 300 times Recharge time Full flash AA Alkaline Batteries LR6 3 seconds AA NiMH Batteries 3 seconds Flash...
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