Nikon SB-5000 Owner's Manual
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Tips on Speedlight Care and Reference Information
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Tips on Speedlight Care and
Reference Information
This section explains troubleshooting, Speedlight care, specifications and
optional accessories.
optional accessories.
Troubleshooting
If a warning indicator appears, or any trouble occurs, use the following
chart to determine the cause of the problem before taking the Speedlight
to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair.
chart to determine the cause of the problem before taking the Speedlight
to a retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative for repair.
Problems with the SB-5000
Problem
Cause
Solution
0
The power
cannot be
turned on.
cannot be
turned on.
The batteries are not
correctly installed.
correctly installed.
Insert the batteries correctly. B-16
Battery power is weak.
Replace the batteries.
The flash-ready
indicator does
not light up.
indicator does
not light up.
The standby function is
activated.
activated.
• Press the camera shutter-
release button halfway.
• Set the SB-5000’s power
switch to a position other
than [OFF].
than [OFF].
• Press the SB-5000’s test
firing button.
Battery power is weak.
Replace the batteries.
The SB-5000
does not fire.
does not fire.
The flash function is
canceled in the custom
settings.
canceled in the custom
settings.
Activate the flash function in
the custom settings.
the custom settings.