Minolta 5600HS (D) - Manual (Page 8)

Power is supplied to this flash automatically (auto power on) in the
following situations.
• When the camera is used with the flash
attached.
• When the flash on/off button is pressed.
Power is switched off and data panel indicators disappear automati-
cally to save the batteries when the camera or flash is not used for
four minutes (auto power off).
• When the flash is switched off (right diagram),
the data panel indicator will disappear after
eight seconds, or after 60 minutes in the case
of wireless flash (p. 40).
• Custom settings may be used to change the
time of auto power off, or to disable auto power off (p. 65).
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ATTACHING AND REMOVAL AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM
Attaching To The Camera
Push the mounting foot firmly
onto the camera until it stops.
• The flash is locked in place automati-
cally.
• If the built-in flash in the camera is
protruding, lower it before fitting the
flash unit.
Removing From The Camera
While pressing the mounting-foot
release button
, remove the
flash .
Auto Power On
Auto Power Off
Film
Do not use high-speed film (rating in excess of ISO 1000) with TTL
direct metering (
displayed on the data panel, p. 36). Use of
such film increases the exposure error.
• The low-speed film limit is the same as that for the films specified for
the camera. See the camera manual for details.
Flash on/off button
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