Canon Speedlite 220EX Manuel D'Instructions
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Use four size-AA batteries.
1
Open the cover.
Slide the battery compartment cover
as shown by the arrow, then flip up
the edge.
as shown by the arrow, then flip up
the edge.
2
Insert the batteries.
Make sure the + and - battery
contacts are properly oriented as
shown in the compartment.
contacts are properly oriented as
shown in the compartment.
3
Close the cover.
Push down the cover and slide it
back.
back.
Based on a new set of batteries and Canon’s testing standards.
Installing the Batteries
Recycling Time and Flash Count
Battery Type
Recycling Time
Flash Count
Size-AA alkaline batteries
Approx. 0.1 - 4.5 sec.
Approx. 250 - 1700
To avoid overheating and degrading the flash head, do not fire more than
20 continuous flashes. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at
least 10 min.
20 continuous flashes. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at
least 10 min.
Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the
batteries, replace all four at one time.
batteries, replace all four at one time.
Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper
battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.
battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.
Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used.
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