Nikon SB-80DX - Manual (Page 19)

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Basic operation
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Standby function to conserve battery power
m If the SB-80DX and the camera are not used for approx. 40 seconds, the
standby function activates and automatically turns the SB-80DX off to
conserve battery power (standby-off state).
nOnly the R indicator appears on the LCD panel in the standby-off state.
nThe SB-80DX in the standby-off state returns to on again when the SB-80DX’s b or
h button is pressed, or the shutter release button is lightly pressed (when using a
camera body that is compatible with TTL/D-TTL auto flash) (p. 36).
nIn the Wireless Flash mode (p. 84), the standby function activates in approx. 40 seconds
when the Speedlight is attached to the camera body. However, the standby function does
not work regardless of the SB-80DX’s setting when the Speedlight is used as a slave
flash unit.
nIf the ready-light does not come on in approx. 60 seconds after turning the power on, the
SB-80DX goes into standby-off state and the R indicator appears.
nTo avoid accidental firing or a malfunction when carrying the SB-80DX in your camera
bag, press the b button to turn the flash unit off and make sure the R indicator
disappears.
Adjusting standby duration/canceling standby function using
Custom settings
1 Press the
g
button for more than 2 sec. to display the Custom settings mode.
2 Press the
e
or
f
button to choose “Standby function.”
3 Press the
c
or
d
button to set the appropriate standby duration.
80
(80 sec.)
160
(160 sec.)
300
(300 sec.)
– – – –
Standby
function
canceled
AUTO
With a camera body that is
compatible with TTL/D-TTL
a u t o f l a s h ( p . 3 6 ) , t h e
SB-80DX automatically turns
off when the camera’s
exposure meter turns off and
turns back on when the
exposure meter is turned on.
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4 Press the
g
button for more than 2 sec. or press the
b
button to return
to the normal setting mode.
40
(40 sec.)
(factory setting)