Canon 600EX-RT User Manual

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Install four AA/LR6 batteries.
1
Open the cover. 
 
Slide the lock lever to the left as 
shown in ", slide the cover down, 
and open the battery compartment 
cover.
2
Install the batteries. 
 
Make sure the + and – battery 
contacts are correctly oriented as 
shown in the battery compartment.
 
The grooves on the side surfaces of 
the battery compartment indicate –. 
This is convenient when replacing the 
batteries in a dark place.
3
Close the cover.
 
Close the battery compartment cover 
and slide it up.
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When it clicks in place, the battery 
compartment cover is locked.
 
Based on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon’s testing standards.
 
The Quick Flash function enables flash shooting before the flash is fully 
charged (p.16).
Installing the Batteries
Recycling Time and Number of Flashes
Recycling Time
Number of Flashes
Quick Flash
Normal Flash
Approx. 0.1 to 3.3 sec.
Approx. 0.1 to 5.5 sec.
Approx. 100 to 700 flashes
 
Using AA/LR6 batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper 
battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.
 
If you change the batteries after firing flashes continuously, be aware that 
the batteries might be hot.
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