Replacing Batteries; Switching The Flash Unit On And Off; Auto Off For The Flash Unit - Metz MECABLITZ Serie Instrucciones Del Manejo

• 4 nickel metal hydride batteries IEC HR6 (AA). They have
a significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and
are less harmful to the environment (no cadmium).
• 4 alkaline manganese dry-cell batteries, type IEC LR6
(AA). Maintenance-free power source for moderate
power requirements.
Do not use lithium batteries! Their higher cell voltage
may damage the electronic system of the flash unit.
Remove the batteries from the mecablitz if the flash unit is
not going to be used for an extended period of time.

4.2 Replacing batteries

The batteries are exhausted if the recycling time (elapsing
from the triggering of a full-power flash to the moment the
flash ready indicator lights up again) exceeds 60 seconds.
• Turn off the mecablitz by its main switch.
• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the
arrow and fold open.
• Insert the batteries lengthwise in conformity with the indicated
battery symbols and close the battery compartment cover.
When loading batteries ensure correct polarity, as
indicated by the symbols in the battery compartment.
Mixed up battery poles may destroy the flash unit!
Replace all batteries at a time and make sure that the
batteries are of the same brand and type and have
the same capacity!
Exhausted batteries must not be thrown in the dustbin!
Help protect the environment and dispose of run-down
batteries at the appropriate collecting points.

4.3 Switching the flash unit on and off

The flash unit is switched on by its main switch. In the right
"ON" position, the mecablitz is on. To turn off the flash unit
reset the main switch to its "OFF" position.

4.4 Auto OFF for the flash unit

To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery
drain, the flash unit is factory-set to automatically switch to
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