Notice CANON Speedlite 270EX II

« convenience, a camera compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash systems is indicated as Type-A camera in camera’s instruction manuals.3 Nomenclature.............................................................................................................4 Installing the Batteries..............................................................................................5 Attaching the Flash...................................................................................................7 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting...............................................................................8 Flash Shooting in Each Camera Mode....................................................................9 Switching Flash Coverage......................................................................................11 Bounce Flash Shooting...........................................................................................12 Other Functions.......................................................................................................13 Setting the Flash Functions by Camera Operation..............................................14 Wireless Flash Shooting.........................................................................................17 Remote Control Shooting.......................................................................................21 Troubleshooting Guide...........................................................................................22 Specifications..........................................................................................................24 Contents COPY4 Nomenclature "Flash head/AF-assist beam emitter (p.13) #Wireless sensor $Locking pin %Contacts &Mounting foot (p.7) 'Battery compartment cover (p.5) (Remote control transmitter (p.19) )Bounce angle index (p.12) *270EX II mini stand (p.17) +<Q> lamp (p.8) ,Mounting foot lock lever (p.7) -Power switch (p.8, 17) <ON>: Turns on power <SLAVE>: For wireless flash shooting <OFF>: Turns off power .Remote release button (p.19) + , - . " %$ # & ' ( ) *COPY5 1Slide the battery compartment cover and open it as shown by the arrows. 2Install two batteries. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly oriented. Return the cover to its original position. Recycling Time and Flash Count Recycling Time:Approx. 0.1 - 3.9 sec. Flash Count:Approx. 100 - 680 flashes Based on new size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards. Installing the Batteries 6 Be sure to use a new set of two batteries of the same brand. When replacing the batteries, replace both batteries at once. Do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time. If you fire more than 20 continuous flashes in a short time, the overheating prevention function may be activated and make the recycling time about 8 to 20 sec. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 15 min. and the functioning of the flash will then return to normal. If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot. Using size-AA/LR6 batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts. Size-AA/LR6 Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used. 7 Be sure to turn off the Speedlite before attaching or detaching it. 1Slide the lock lever to the left and attach the Speedlite to... »