Sekonic L-358 - Manual (Page 9)

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3. Before Using
4. Replacing battery during measurement or when using the memory function
1.
Always turn the power OFF before replacing batteries. If batteries are removed with the power
ON, measurements and settings in memory can no longer be recalled.
2. If after replacing the battery, or during measurements, strange screens (displays that have not
been set) appear in the LCD, or nothing happens, no matter what button is pushed, remove the
battery and wait at least ten seconds and then replace the battery. This allows the software to
automatically reset.
WARNING:
• Never place batteries in fire, short, disassemble, or heat them. The batteries might break
down, and cause an accident, injury or pollute the environment.
5. Auto Power Off function
1.
To conserve battery power, the meter will turn off about twenty minutes after last use.
2. Whether the Auto Power Saving feature turns the power off or the Power button u is pressed,
the settings and measured values remain stored in memory. When the Power button is pressed
again the last settings are displayed.
Reference:
The power shuts off automatically after 1 minute when the power button is pressed and held.
6. Setting main ISO film speed
1.
Hold down the ISO1 button !1 and turn Jog wheel t
to select ISO film speed for the film being used.
2. You can also change the ISO film speed after taking
measurements. The new value is automatically
displayed.
7. Setting second ISO film speed
1.
This feature is useful when using a second film with
different ISO film speed, using Polaroid
TM proofing film,
or for exposure correction (when using a filter, close-
up photography, etc.).
2. Hold down the ISO 2 button y and turn Jog wheel to
select ISO film speed of the film being used.
3. Once this is set, after taking a measurement, the mea-
sured value for the second film speed will be displayed
when the ISO 2 button is depressed.
4. You can also change the second ISO film speed after taking
measurements. The new value is automatically displayed.
ISO 1
ISO 2