Vivitar 550 FD N User manual

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 DESCRIPTIONOF CONTROLS
   1. FlashHead/Reftector
   2. AdjustableBounceHead (0o,45o, 60o,75o and
      o n o \
   3. MountingFoot with LockingWheel
   4. LightSensor
   5. BatteryCompartmentCover
   6. BounceAngle Indicator
   7. ISO FitmSpeedScate
  8. Film Speed Window
  9. Film SpeedSelector
 10. Auto ExposureRangeWindow
 '11.   Mode Selector
 12. Manualf/Stop/DistanceScales
 13. FlashReadyLight/FtashTest Button
 14. Auto OK Indicator
 15. PowerON/OFFSwitch
 16. Auto f /Stop Window
 NOTE:
 The 550FD is availabtein 3 separate modets by
camera brand and is fully dedicatedto most popular
SLR cameras.The 3 modelsare CR for Canon anct
Ricoh,N for all Nikon models,and MpO for Minolta,
Pentaxand Olympus.Make sure the S5OFDmodel
you have matches the camera brand you ate
using.
HEREIT IS
The Vivitar550FD has been designed to offer the
easiestpossibleuse in obtainingqualityllash
pictures.This sectionof the instructionmanualis
designedto show you the basic operationof this unit.
Detailedinstructionsfor use with your camera model
followthis basic section

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HOWTO USE IT
 To preparethe unit for operation,take a momentto
 familiarizeyourselfwith its controlsand indicators.
 Pleaseturn to the Descriptionof Controlspage and
 fold out the illustrationsection(insidefront cover).
 Locateall the controls,indicatorsand other features
 that are called out, so you will be able to find them
 easilywhen they are referredto in the instructions.
 Pleasenote that the rear of the 550FD is dividedinto
4 separateareas to make your flash easy to use:
Area 1 is for Film Speed settingand has the Film
SpeedWindow(8) and the FitmSpeedSetector(9).
 Area2 is for Automatic operationand has the A1 or
A2 f/stop Window(16),the Auto ExposureRange
Window(10),and the Mode Selector(1't).
Area 3 is basicallyfor Manual operationand has the
manualf/stop/DistanceScales(12).This area is
also used for TTL operationto indicatemaximum
TTL auto exposuredistance.
Area 4 has the PowerON/OFF Switch(j5), the Auto
OK Indicator(14),and the FtashReadyLight/Ftash
Test Button(13).
Now proceedas follows:

1. INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Open the BatteryCompartmentDoor (5) by stidingit
in the directionof the arrow.Installfour fresh,size
AA alkalineor fully-chargedNiCad batteries,being
sure that the + and -  polaritymarkingscorrespond
to the markingsinsidethe batterycompartment.push
down on the batterieswith your thumb and slide the
BatteryCompartmentdoor closed.

2. MOUNT THE FLASH ON THE CAMERA
IMPORTANT:
     When attaching or removing the flash
            f rom the camera, always have the flash
     ON/OFF Switch in the OFF position to
      prevent the possibility of damage to your
      camera.

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 Slidethe unit onto the camera'shot shoe.Turn the
 knurledlock wheel in the directionof the arrow to
 insuresecure mountingto the camera.

 3. ENERGIZE UNIT
 Slidethe PowerON/OFF Switch fi 5) to the ON
 positionto energizethe unit.The ReadyLight (13)
 will glow when the unit is readyto be used.
 4. SELECT FILM SPEED
 Slidethe Film SpeedSelector(9) to the rightor teft
 untilthe film speed disptayedin the FitmSpeed
 IndicatorWindow(8) matchesthe film speed you are
 using in your camera.FAILURETO SET THE
CORRECTFILMSPEEDMAY RESULTIN
IMPROPEREXPOSURESWHENTHE UNIT IS USED
ON SOMEDEDICATEDCAMERAS.

 5. SELECT DESIRED FLASH MODE
Try the four settingsof the Mode Setector(11). In the
A1 and A2 settings,automaticexposurewill be
 determinedby the flash unit sensorand an f/stop
numberwill appearin the Auto f /Stop Window(.t6).
Set this f /stop on your camera lens.(Note:certain
camerasmay do this automatically.)The
correspondingAuto Rangewill appearin the Auto
ExposureRangeWindow(10) and indicatestne
distancerange (in feet and meters)over which this
settingwill give good exposures.
SettingA'l will providethe greatestauto range,from
6-40 ft., with a relativelyshallowzone of sharpfocus
(depthof field).SettingA2 providesan auto exposure
rangefrom 3-20 ft.,with an increasedzone of sharp
focus. For fastestrecycletime and more flashesper
set of batteries,we recommendusing positionA1
whereverpossible.Of course,your lens must be able
to be set al the correspondingauto f/stop.
In the "M" (manual)setting,thereis no auto
exposurecapability(Nikonownerssee Specific
DedicatedFunctionInstructionssection)and the
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 Auto f/Stop Window(16)and Auto ExposureRange
 Window(10)will be blank.However,the Manual
 DistanceScale (12) will indicatea range of f /stops
 betweenthe feet and meter scales.To use this
 scale,determineyour flash-to-subyectdistanceand
 note the f/stop oppositethis distanceon the scale.
 Set your camera lens to this f/stop to make your
 exposure.For properexposurein the manualmode,
 you must selecta differentf/stop settingas you
 changeflash-to-sublectdistances.
 When the Mode Selectoris set to the TTL position
 (for Nikon owners,the M/TTL position),automatic
 exposurewill be determinedby the camera metering
 system.The Auto ExposureRangeWindow(10) and
 the Auto f/Stop Window(16) will be blank.To
 determinethe maximumauto exposuredistancefor
 TTL, observethe distanceon the ManualDisrance
 Scale(12) oppositethe f /stop you have chosen,or
 check the TTL f/Stop DistanceChart at the rear of
 this manual.
 Note lor 550FD Canon/Rlcoh model users: In the
 R/TTL position,the 550FDperformsmost dedicated
 functionson the Ricoh XR-P camera,includingTTL
 and auto fill-flash.The R/TTL settinghas no function
 for Canon camerasand when flashedin fhat setting
 on a Canon camera,the 550FDoroducesa full
 power manualflash withoutautomaticexposure.

 6. AUTO OK INDICATOR (Sufficient Light
 Indicalor)
 The Auto OK Indicator(14) operatesonty in the A1,
 A2 and TTL auto settings.The Auto OK Indicator
 confirms that your subject will be correctly exposed.
 For properuse of the Auto OK Indicatorat the 41 or
 A2 settings,aim the flash at your key subjectand
 pressthe FlashTest Button(13) while watchingthe
 Auto OK Indicator.The Auto OK will light up and
 iTlowgreen if-the subjectis withinthe auto range.lf
 no green lightis seen,reduceyour flash-to-sublect
 distance,or if you are usingA2 switchto A1.
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 when using the TTL setting,the Auto oK will only
 work if an actual exposureis made with the flasfi
 attachedto the camera.In that case film must be
 loadedin the camera.Or, tor test purposes,a light_
 toned piece of paper should be positionedat the film
 planeas a film substituteand the camera back must
 be closed.Pleasenote that light-tonedpaper may
 grve Incorrectresponsesdue to its differencein
 reflectivequalityversusactual film. In eithercase. an
 actualflash "exposure"must be made by depressing
 lhe camerashutterreleasebutton.
 7. BOUNCE FLASH                                                   !
By "bouncing"flash off reflectivesurfacessuch as
the ceiling,subjectscan be more sofflylighted.Avoid
coloredreflectivesurfaceswhen using color film.
since bouncedlight will be influencedby such
colors.affectingresultsaccordingly.To determine
correctoperatingrange under "bounce" conditions,
check the Auto OK lndicatorexplainedabove.
8. DEDICATED FUNCTIONS
Pleasereferto the SpecificDedicatedFunction
Instructionssectionfor your particularcamera brand
and model.

9. TO TAKE A PICTURE
Once you have gone throughthe familiarization
proceduredescribedabove,you will understandthe
workingsof the flash unit well enoughto beginto
utilizeits great potential.However,the following
checklistis providedas a convenientreferencefor
the picture-takingprocedure.
a) Load camera with film and sel the film speed.
bl With flash power OFF, mount flash on camera
  and turn lock ring down againstshoe. Flashshoe
  musl be securely locked on camera to prevent
   intermittentcontactand malfunction.

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c) Set camerato automaticmode or X-sync speed.
  (On most modern35mm SLR cameraswitn
   dedicatedfunction,your 550FDwill make the
   settingfor you,automatically.)
d) Set film speed on flash unit.
e) Set flash PowerSwitchto ON.
 f) Set flash Mode Selectorto mode desired.
g)  lf necessaryset requiredf/stop on your camera
   lens.
h) Focus.compose the picture.and shoot.

10. USE OF OPTIOI'IAL COLOR FIITERS
The optionalcolor filters should be used only with
the flash set to the Manual mode. The lollowing chart
is providedas a guide only. Specific data may vary
as you adaptfiltered-flashto your creativestyle.
Experimentationis highlyrecommended.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
 Guide Number (lSO 100)    tsO/ft     DIN/m
 Basicflash             80 (50mm) 24 (50mm)
Angle of Coverage.'34ox 46o
 Power Source.' 4 AA alkaline or NiCad batteries
 Recycle Time, Average
 (with 4 AA alkaline):
 Auto:0.5-4.0 sec.
 Manual:4.0 sec.
 (with fully charged NiCads):
Auto:0.5-3.0 sec.
Manual:3.0 sec.
Number of Flashes,Average
(with 4 AA alkaline):
Auto:450-1800
Manual:450
(with fully charged NiCads):
Auto:200-750
Manual:200
Auto Circuif Thyristor
Automatic f/Stops and Corresponding Auto
 Exposure Flash Rangeswith tSO t0O Film:
A1 (t/2):6-40  ft (2.0-12 m)
A2 (t/ 4)'.3-2q ft (1.0-6 m)
(ForTTL operation,see the TTL f/Stop/Distance
Chart at the rear of this manual.)
Sensor Measuring Angle: Approx. 18o
Flash Duration:
Manual:1 /1,000sec.
Auto:1/1,000-1 /30,000sec.
Auto OK Circuit: Green lamp,extendedon-ttme
Flash Ready Light: Orange neon tube
F/ash fest Button: Combinedwith Flash Readv
Light
Color Temperature: 6000o Kelvin
CalculatorSca/e:ISO 64, 100,200,400,i000, 1600

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         Hot Shoe: Locking, with dedicated contacts
           Vertical Bouncing:0, 45, 60, 75 and 90o
         Dedicated Functions: Variableper camera (see
          specificcamera/flashinstructionsection)
          Optional Accessories;
        Wide Angle Lens and CotorFitterKit

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  SPECIFICDEDICATED
FUNCTIONINSTRUCTIONS
NIKON F3 WITH 55OFD
(FLASHPOWERSWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF
POSITIONBEFOREMOUNTING FLASH CN OR
REMOVINGFROM CAMERA.)

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Film speed settlng  -  set the ASA/lso  for the
   film in use on both cameraand flash.
2. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Setting
     -  Set shutterdial to "A" or any speed.
3. On-Flash Mode Selector -  Set to A'1,A2 or
   M/TTL.
4. Lens f /stop SettinS-   lt using Al or 42, sel
   lens to f/stop shown in Automaticf /stop Window
   on back of flash.lf using ffl,  set any f/stop on
   lens.With either method,the wider the f/stop
   used (smallernumber)the greaterthe flash range,
  and the betterthe overallflash performance.
  Check the TTL f/stop DistanceChart in the back
   of the manualor the Manualf/stop Distance
   Scaleson the back of the flash to help choose an
   appropriatef/stop. Make sure subjectis well
   within the f/stop/range you have chosen,
 5. Viewtinder lnformation -  Turn lhe flash on and
  when the ready lightglows in the viewfinder(a red
  LED)and on the flash,the shutterwill be
   automaticallyset for flash.Take the picture.
 6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OK) -  Auto
   exposureis verifiedby glowinggreen "AUTO OK"
   on rear of flash immediatelyafter the flash is fired.
      lf usingTTL, an actual camera exposuremust be
  made with film in the camera to activate"AUTO
   OK". lf thereis no "AUTO OK" in TTL, use
   smallerf/stop numberor move closer to the
   subject.lf usingA.l or 42, push "READY/TEST"
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  BUTTON on back of flash to activate "AUTO OK".
     lf there is no "AUTO OK" and usingA2, move
   closer or switchto A1 and re-set lens accordingly.
     lf no "AUTOOK" in A1, move closer.

MANUAL OPERATION
1. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Setfing
    -  Turn off main camera power and self timer.
  Wait 30 secondsfor internalcamera TTL timei
   circuitto turn off.
2. On-Flash Mode Selector -  Set to "M/TTL".
3. Use the mechanicalshutterreleaseon the front of
   the camerato take the picture.
4. Once the internaltimer circuit is off (usuallytakes
  about20-30 seconds)picturesmay be taken after
   the flash ready lightglows withoutfurtherwaiting
   for camera timer circuit.
NIKON FA WITH 55OFD
(FLASH POWER SWTTCHMUST BE rN THE OFF
POSITIONBEFOREMOUNTING FLASH ON OR
REMOVTNGFROM CAMERA.)

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Film Speed Setting -  Set the ASA/lSO for the
   film in use on both camera and flash.
2. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Setting
    -  Set any mode except "M". Set shutterto any
  speed except "M250" or "8". Shutterwillfire at
   250.lt mode set to "M" and shutterset at 250 or
  above,shutterwill fire at 250. lf set below250,
   shutterwill fire at set speed.
  NOTE:The FA does not have a Program
  Exposureflash circuit.Therefore,settinglens to
  minimumf/stop will not produceprogramflash
  exposure.Set f/stop as describedin Section4,
3. On-Flash Mode Selector -  Set to A1, A2 or
  M/TTL.

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 4. Lens f /stop Setting -    lf using A1 or A2, set
   lens to f/stop shown in Automaticf/stoo Window
   on back of flash.lf using ff[,  set any f/stop on
    lens.With either method,the wider the f /stop
   used (smallernumber)the greaterthe flash range,
   and the betterthe overallflash performance.
   Check the TTL f/stop DistanceChart in the back
    of the manualor the Manualf/stoo Distance
   Scaleson the back of the flash to helo choose an
   appropriatef/stop. Make sure subjectis well
    within the f/stop/range you have chosen.
 5. Viewfinder lnformation -  Turn the flash on and
   when the ready lightglows in the viewfinder(a red
   LED) and on the flash,the shutterwill be
   automaticallyset for flash.Take the picture.
 6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OKl -  Auto
   exposureis verifiedby glowinggreen "AUTO OK"
   on rear of flash immediatelyafter the flash is fired.
      lf usingTTL, an actual camera exposuremust be
   made with film in the camera to activate"AUTO
   OK". lf there is no "AUTO OK" in TTL, use
   smallerf/stop numberor move closer to the
   subject.lf usingA1 or A2.push "READY/TEST"
  BUTTONon back of flash to activate"AUTO OK".
      lf there is no "AUTO OK" and usingA2, move
   closeror switchto 41 and re-sel lens accordingly.
      lf no "AUTOOK" in A1, move closer.

MANUAL OPERATION
 1. On-Canpn Mode and Shutter Speed Setfing
     -  Set shutterdial to M250.
 2. On-Flash Mode Selector -  Set to "M/TTL".
 3. Film Speed Settrng -  Set the ASA/lSO for the
    film in use on both camera and flash.
 4. Lens f /stop Setting -  Focus lens and note
   sub,ectdistanceon lens barrel.Find subject
   distanceon Manualf/stop DistanceScale on
   back of flash and set lens to f/stop oppositethat
   distance.

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           5. Viewfinder lnformation -  Turn flash on and in a
 i          tew secondsthe ready lightwill glow in the
            viewfinderand on the flash.Take the oicture.
           6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OK) -
,         Does not functionin the manualmode.
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       (FLASHPOWERSWTTCHMUST BE rN THE OFF
       POSITIONBEFOREMOUNTING FLASH ON OR
I     REMOVTNGFROM CAMERA.)
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       AUTOMATIC OPERATION
          1. Film Speed Setting -  Set the ASA/tSO for the
r             film in use on both camera and flash.
           2. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Setting
                  -  Set shutterdial to M90.
           3. On-FIash Mode Selector -  Set to 41 or A2.
           Generally,A1 will providebest flash performance.
          4. Lens f/stop Setting -  Set lens to f/stop shown
              in Automaticf/stop Windowon back of flash.
          5. Viewfinder lnformation -  Turn flash on and in a
          few secondsthe ready lightwill glow in the
           viewfinderand on the flash.Take the picture.
          6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OKl  -  Auto
          exposureis verifiedby glowinggreen "AUTO OK"
          on rear of flash immediatelyafter the flash is fired.
         Push the "READY/TEST"BUTTONto fire ftash
          and activate"AUTO OK" or take a picture.lf there
               is no "AUTO OK", move closer to the subjector, if
           using A2, switchto A1 and change f/stop on lens
           accordingly.lf there is no "AUTO OK" with A'1,
         move closer.

       iIANUAL OPERATION
          1. On-Camera Mode and Shutter Speed $ettlng                  -  Set shutterdial to M90.                       I
          2. On-Flash Mode Setector -  Set to "M/TTL".
          3. Film Speed Setfing -  Set the ASA/tSO for the
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   film in use on both camera and flash.
 4. Lens f /stop Setting -  Focus lens and note
   subjectdistanceon lens barrel.Find subject
   distanceon Manualf/stop DistanceScale on
   back of flash and set lens to f/stop oppositethat
   distance.
5. Viewtinder lnlormation  -  Turn flash on and in a
   few secondsthe ready lightwill glow in the
   viewfinderand on the flash.Take the piclure.
 6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OK) -
  Does not functionin the manualmode.
NIKON FE.2 WITH 55OFD
 (FLASHPOWERSWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF
 POSITIONBEFOREMOUNTING FLASH ON OR
REMOVTNGFROM CAMERA.)

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
 1. Fitm Speed Settlng -  Set the ASA/lSO for the
    film in use on both camera and flash.
 2. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Setting
     -  Set "A" or any speed except "M250" or "B". lf
   set over 250, shutterwill stillfire at 250. lf set at
   250 or slower,shulterwill fire at set speed.
 3. On-FIash Mode Selector -  Set to A1, A2 or
   M/TTL.
 4. Lens t/stop Setting -    lt using Al  or A2, set
   lens to f/stop shown in Automaticf /stop Window
   on back of flash.lf using ffl,  set any f/stop on
    lens.With either method,the wider the f /stop
   used (smallernumber)the greaterthe flash range,
   and the betterthe overallflash performance.
   check the TTL f/stop Distancechart in the back
    ol the manualor the Manualf/stop Distance
   Scaleson the back of the flash to help choose an
   appropriatef/stop. Make sure subiectis wel/
    within the f/stop/range you have chosen
 5. Viewtinder lnformation -  Turn the flash on and
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      when the ready lightglows in the viewfinder(a red
      LED)and on the flash,the shutterwill be
        automaticallyset for flash.Take the picture.
      6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OK) -  Auto
       exposureis verifiedby glowinggreen "AUTO OK"
       on rear of flash immediatelyafter the f lash is fired.
              lf usingTTL, an actual camera exposuremust be
      made with film in the camera to activate"AUTO
       OK". lf thereis no "AUTO OK" in TTL. use
        smallerf/stop numberor move closer to the
        subject.lf usingA1 or A2, push "READY/TEST"
     BUTTONon back of ftash to activate"AUTO OK".
              lf there is no "AUTO OK" and usingA2, move
        closer or switchto A1 and re-set lens accordingly.
             lf no "AUTOOK" in Al, move closer.

    MANUAL OPERATION
      1. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Settlng
            -  Set shutterdial to M250.
      2. On-Flash Mode Setector -  Set to "M/TTL".
      3. Film Speed Setting -  Set the ASA/tSO for the
        film in use on bothcameraand flash.
      4. Lens f/stop Setting -  Focus lens and note
        subjectdistanceon lens barrel.Find subiect
       distanceon Manualf/stop DistanceScaie on#       back of flash and set lens to f/stop oppositethat
        distance.
      5. Viewfinder lnformation -  Turn flash on and in a
       few secondsthe readylightwill glow in the
       viewfinderand on the flash.Take the oicture.
      6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OK) -
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 NIKON FG WITH 55OFD
 (FLASHPOWERSWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF
 POSITIONBEFOREMOUNTING FLASH ON OR
 REMOVINGFROM CAMERA.)

 AUTOMATIC OPERATION
  1. Film Speed Settrng -  Set the ASA/tSO for the
    film in use on both camera and flash.
 2. On-Camera Mode and Shutter Speed Settlng
      -  Set "A", "P" or any speed except ',M90" or
    "8". lf set over 60, shutterwill stillfire at 60. lf set
    at 60 or slower,shutterwill fire at set speed.
   NOTE:The FG does not have a program
   Exposureflash circuit.Therefore,settinglens to
   minimumf/stop will nol produceprogramflash
   exposure.Set f/stop as describedin Section4.
 3. On-FlashMode Selector -  Set to A1, A2 or
   M/TTL.
 4. Lens f/stop Setting -    lf using A1 or A2, sel
    lens to f/stop shown in Automaticf /stop Window
   on back of flash.lf using ffl,  set any f/srop on
    lens.With either method,the wider the f/sroo
   used (smallernumber)the greaterthe flash range,
   and the betterthe overallflash performance.
   Check the TTL f/stop DistanceChart in the back
    of the manualor the Manualf/stop Distance
   Scaleson lhe back of the flash to help choose an
   appropriatef/stop. Make sure subiectis wett
   within the f /stop/range you have chosen.
 5. Viewfinder lnformation -  Turn the flash on, and
    in a few secondsthe ready LED's oppositethe
   lightningbolt and 60 will appearand indicateflash
   readyand shutterautomaticallyset for flash.Take
   the oicture.
 6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OKI -  Auto
   exposureis verifledby glowinggreen ,,AUTOOK"
   on rear of flash immediatelyafter the flash is fired.
     lf usingTTL, an actual camera exposuremust be
  made with film in the camera to activate,'AUTO
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  ,       OK"  tf there is no ,,AUTOOK,' in TTL, use tower
           t/stop             number                         or move                                closer to the                                             subiect.lf  I                      ',READY/TEST"  I          usingA1                  /A2. push                            BUTTON                                           on
         back of flash to activate,,AUTOOK". When using          'A2,
            and if no "AUTO OK", move closer or switch
            to 41 and cfrangef/stop on lens accordingly.lf
         no "AUTOOK" in A1, move closer.
     MANUAL OPERATION
         1. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Setting
                -  Set shutterdial to M90.
         2. On-Ftash Mode Setector -  Set to ,,M/TTL".
         3. Film Speed Setting -  Ser the ASA/tSO for the
           film in use on both camera and flash.
         4. Lens f /stop Setting _ Focus fens and note
          subjectdistanceon lens barrel.Find subiect
         distanceon Manualf/stop DistanceScaie on
         back of flash and set lens to f/stop oppositethat
          distance.
        5. Viewfinder lnformation _ Turn flash on and in a
         few secondsthe ready light will glow in the
          viewfinderand on the flash.Take the picture.
        6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OK) _
        Does not functionin the manualmooe.
    NIKON EM/FG.2OWITH 55OFD
     (FLASH POWERSWITCH MUST BE IN THE OFF
     POSITIONBEFOREMOUNTING FLASH ON OR
    REMOVTNGFROM CAMERA.)
     AUTOMATIC OPERATION
        1. Fitm Speed Setting -  Set the ASA/|SO for rhe
           film in use on both camera and flash.
        2. On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Seftng
              -  EM: Set mode to ,,AUTO". FG_20:Set shutt-er
          to "A".
       3. On-Flash Mode Setecfor_ Set to ,,FG_20/EM,,.
        "A1" or "A2" position.

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4. Viewfinder lnformation -  Turn flash on and in a
  few seconds'.EM -  a red LED appearsindicating
   flash readyand shutterautomaticallyset for flash;
  FG-20 -  a red lightningbolt appearsindicating
   flash readyand shutterautomaticallyset for flash.
5. Lens t/stop SettinS -    lf using FG-20/EM
   position,3 f/stops are availablefor auto
  exposure,dependingon film speed.Best flash
  performanceis obtainedby using the wider f/stop
   (smallernumber)of the 3. Simplyadjustthe f/stop
   ring on the lens until the fastestshutterspeed
   (highestnumber)is indicatedwithouta blinking
   indicatorin the viewfinder.Use of other f/stops
   resultsin blinkingLED warningin viewfinderand
   flash ready light.The 3 correct f/stops for ISO
   100 fi{m are t 12.0,2.8 and 4.0. Blinkingwarning
   indicatorsalso functionif camera meter is off. To
   turn meler on, depressshutterreleasehalfway.
  Maximumflashdistancecan be foundon the
  Manualf /stop DistanceScale on the back of the
   flash.Simplynote the distanceoppos'itethe f/stop
  you have chosen and make sure subiectis within
   that dislance.
6. Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OK) -  Auto
   exposureis verifiedby glowinggreen "AUTO OK"
   on rear of flash immediatelyafter the flash is fired.
  Push"READY/TEST"BUTTONto fire flashand
   activate"AUTO OK" or take a flash picutre.lf no
  "AUTO OK", changef/stop to lowernumberor
  move closer to subject.lf using A2, switchto A1
  and changef/stop on lens accordingly.lf no
  "AUTO OK". move closer.

MANUAL OPERATION
 1 . On-Camen Mode and Shutter Speed Setflng
     - EM: Set mode to M90. FG-20: Set shutterto
   any setting.
 2. On-FIash Mode Selecfor -  Set to "M/TTL".
 3. Film SpeedSettlng -  Set ASA/lSO for the film
    in use on both camera and flash.
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         Lens f /stop Setting -  Focus lens and note
          subJectdistanceon lens barrel.Find sublect
          distanceon Manualf/stop DistanceScaleon
         back of flash and set lens to f/stop oppositethatf#4           distance.
           Viewfinder lnformation -  Turn flash on and in a
          few secondsthe ready lightwill glow in the
           viewfinderand on the flash.Take the oicture.
          Auto Exposure Verification (AUTO OK) -
         Does not functionin the manualmode.t#





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