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ENGLISH
Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma Electronic Flash
EF-630 (FOR CANON). To add to your enjoyment of photography,
the flash has a variety of features. To make the most of all these
features and to get the maximum performance and enjoyment from
your flash, please read this instruction booklet together with your
camera’s instruction manual before using the flash, and also keep it
handy for your future reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction
manual carefully, before using the flash. Please take special note
of the following two cautionary symbols.
Warning !!
Using the product and disregarding this warning sign
may cause serious injury or other dangerous results.
Caution
!!
Using the product disregarding this caution sign
may cause injury or damage.
This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is
required.
This Symbol contains information regarding the actions that
must be avoided.
Warning !!
This flash contains high voltage circuits. To avoid electric
shock or burns, do not attempt to disassemble the flash. If the
outside shell of the unit is broken or cracked, do not touch the
mechanism inside.
Do not fire the flash close to eyes. Otherwise the bright light
could damage the eyes. Keep at least 1m/3feet distance
between face and the flash unit when taking a picture with
flash.
Do not touch the synchro terminal of your camera when the
flash is attached to the hot shoe. High voltage circuitry could
cause an electric shock.
Never use your camera in an environment where flammable,
burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals, etc, exist. Otherwise it
might cause fire or explosion.
Do not cover the Flash Head with your hands or fire the flash
when it is next to your skin as it could cause burns.
Do not fire the flash toward car drivers as it could cause an
accident.
Caution !!
Do not use this flash unit on any camera other than the
Canon EOS series cameras, otherwise the flash may damage
the circuitry of these cameras.
This flash unit is not waterproof. When using the flash and
camera in the rain or snow or near water, keep it from getting
wet. It is often impractical to repair internal electrical
components damaged by water.
Never subject the flash and camera to shock, dust, high
temperature or humidity. These factors might cause fire or
malfunctioning of your equipment.
When the flash is subjected to sudden temperature change,
as when the flash unit is brought from a cold exterior to warm
interior, condensation might form inside. In such a case, place
your equipment in a sealed plastic bag before such a change,
and do not use the flash unit until it reaches room temperature.
Do not store your flash in a drawer or cupboard etc.
containing naphthalene, camphor or other insecticides. These
chemicals will have a negative effects on the flash unit.
Do not use a thinner, Benzene or other cleaning agents to
remove dirt or finger prints from the component. Clean with a
soft, moistened cloth.