Canon Speedlite 220EX Manuel D'Instructions

The flash does not fire.

• The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation.

Install the batteries in the correct orientation. (p.6)

• The batteries are exhausted.

If the flash recycling time takes 30 sec. or longer until the pilot

lamp lights, replace the batteries. (p.6)

• The Speedlite is not attached securely to the camera.

Attach the Speedlite’s mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.7)

• The electrical contacts of the Speedlite and camera are dirty.

Clean the contacts. (p.7)

The power turns off by itself.

• After 90 sec. of idle operation, auto power off took effect.

Press the shutter button halfway or press the test firing button.

(p.8)

The bottom of the picture looks dark.

• The subject is too close to the camera.

Keep at least 0.7 m/2.3 ft away from the subject.

The flash exposure becomes underexposed or overexposed.

• There was a highly reflective object (glass window, etc.) in the

picture.
Use FE lock. (p.11)

• You used high-speed sync.

Since high-speed sync makes the effective flash range shorter,

check the Guide No. and set the shutter speed. (p.11)

The picture is really blurred.

• The shooting mode was set to <W>, and the scene was dark.

Use a tripod or set the shooting mode to <V>. (p.10)

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