Nikon R1 Instruction Manual

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1245 Tips on Speedlight careCleaning• Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the Speedlight and clean itwith a soft, clean cloth. After using the Speedlight near saltwater, wipe theflash unit with a soft, clean cloth moistened slightly with tap water to removethe salt, then dry it with a dry cloth.• On rare occasions, the LCD may turn on or turn dark due to static electricity.This is not a malfunction. The display will soon return to normal.• Do not drop the Speedlight or knock it on a hard surface, as this may damageits precision mechanisms. Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel.Storage• Store the Speedlight in a cool, dry place to prevent malfunctions due to highhumidity, as well as the growth of mold or mildew.• Keep the Speedlight away from chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene.Avoid exposing the Speedlight to magnetic waves from televisions or radios.• Do not use or leave the Speedlight in locations subject to high temperaturessuch as near a heater or stove, as this may cause damage.• When not using the Speedlight for more than two weeks, be sure to remove thebattery to prevent damage due to battery leakage.• Take the Speedlight out once a month, insert the battery, and fire the unitseveral times to reform the capacitor.• When the Speedlight is stored together with a desiccant, renew the desiccantoccasionally.Operating location• An extreme temperature change can cause condensation to form inside theSpeedlight. When exposing the Speedlight to high temperatures from very lowtemperatures, or vice versa, place it inside an airtight container such as aplastic bag. Leave it inside the container for a while before gradually exposingthe Speedlight to the outside temperature.• Avoid exposing the Speedlight to strong magnetic or radio waves fromtelevisions or high voltage power transmission towers, as this may cause it tomalfunction.WARNINGNever use thinner, benzene, or other active agents forcleaning the Speedlight, as this may damage theSpeedlight or cause it to catch fire. Using these agentsmay also impair your health.