Operating Flash Unit, Model 285, on Camera in Automatic Mode

(9) Slide the flash unit on-off switch to the

RED ON position and focus the camera.

(10) Test the exposure using the sufficient

light indicator as follows:

(a) After the green ready light glows, fire

the flash by pushing the open flash button.

(b) If the flash exposure is good, the green

sufficient light indicator will glow for about two

seconds, immediately after firing the flash.

(c) If the sufficient light indicator does not

light, do one of the following

1. Set your flash unit and camera to an

automatic mode that uses a larger f/stop open-

ing.

2. Decrease the flash-to-subject dis-

tance.

NOTE

The flash unit will automatically deter-

mine correct exposures without further

adjustments, as long as you stay within

the automatic range you have selected.

(11) Zoom settings. When the zoom/bounce

head is used in TELE (extend) or WIDE (retract)

position, it will not affect the operation of the

flash unit automatic sensing system. However, it

will affect the operating range and the flash light

performance. Refer to table 2-1 to determine

automatic f/stop settings and matching ranges

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