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If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally, Ready-light warning inside the camera - repair

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Troubleshooting ●●● If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally If the wide-flash adapter is subjected to a strong impact while set on the flash head, it may be broken off. In this case, visit your nearest authorized Nikon service center for repair. • If the wide-flash adapter is broken off, it is no longer possible to set the zoom-head position to anything other than 14mm. To adjust the zoom-head position, refer to the Custom Settings "Zoom-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally" (p. 52). ●●● Ready-light warning inside the camera's viewfinder Problem Cause Cameras in Groups I (except for F70-Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLR cameras The ready-light blinks when pressing The SB-600 is not correctly attached to the shutter release button slightly in the the camera. TTL auto flash mode. Cameras in Group VI The ready-light blinks in the TTL auto flash mode. FM3A, New FM2 cameras The shutter speed is set to M90, M250, or B (bulb). The ready-light blinks. The shutter speed set is faster than the flash sync speed. New FM2, F55-Series/N55-Series cameras. The ready-light blinks when the flash The SB-600's flash mode is set to TTL mode is set to TTL auto flash. auto flash. Ref. page p. 22 p. 80 - p. 80 Note The SB-600 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the SB-600 may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. If this happens, replace the batteries while the SB-600's power is turned on. Warning • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine, a fire, or the like. • Dry batteries should never be recharged in a battery charger. • Do not expose the SB-600 to water as this may result in an electric shock or cause the unit to catch on fire. 86

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Troubleshooting
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If the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally
If the wide-flash adapter is subjected to a strong impact while set on the flash
head, it may be broken off. In this case, visit your nearest authorized Nikon
service center for repair.
•
If the wide-flash adapter is broken off, it is no longer possible to set the zoom-head
position to anything other than 14mm. To adjust the zoom-head position, refer to the
Custom Settings “Zoom-head position setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken
off accidentally” (p. 52).
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Ready-light warning inside the camera’s viewfinder
Problem
Cameras in Groups I (except for F70-Series/N70) to VI and Digital SLR cameras
The ready-light blinks when pressing
the shutter release button slightly in the
TTL auto flash mode.
Cameras in Group VI
The ready-light blinks in the TTL auto
flash mode.
FM3A, New FM2 cameras
The ready-light blinks.
New FM2, F55-Series/N55-Series cameras.
The ready–light blinks when the flash
mode is set to TTL auto flash.
Note
The SB-600 incorporates a microcomputer to control flash operations. In rare cases, the
SB-600 may not work properly even after fresh batteries are properly installed. If this
happens, replace the batteries while the SB-600’s power is turned on.
Cause
The SB-600 is not correctly attached to
the camera.
The shutter speed is set to M90, M250,
or B (bulb).
The shutter speed set is faster than the
flash sync speed.
The SB-600’s flash mode is set to TTL
auto flash.
Ref.
page
p. 22
p. 80
—
p. 80
Warning
•
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as strong sunshine, a fire,
or the like.
•
Dry batteries should never be recharged in a battery charger.
•
Do not expose the SB-600 to water as this may result in an electric shock or cause
the unit to catch on fire.