Forming Capacitor.

b. Forming Capacitor.

NOTE

The capacitor in the flash unit must be

formed (electrically activated) when-

ever the unit has not been used for 30

days or more. Do this after the battery

has been charged.

(1) Se tmode selector dial, on flash unit, to M

(manual) position (fig. 2-3.1 ).

(2) If the battery is charged, slide the on-off

switch to the RED ON position.

(3) If the optional SB-6 AC adapter (fig.

1-1.1) is used, plug it into the flash unit AC recep-

tacle and an AC convenience outlet.

NOTE

The flash unit on-off switch must be in

the off position when using the AC

adapter.

(4) When the green ready light comes on,

fire the flash five times using the open flash but-

ton. Allow the ready light to glow 15 to 20

seconds after each flash.

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