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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Metz product. We are
delighted to welcome you as a customer.
You will of course be impatient to start using the
flash unit.
However, it is worthwhile reading the operating
instructions and learning how to use the unit cor-
rectly.
This flash unit is suited for:
• Digital Canon cameras with i-TTL flash metering.
This flash unit is not suited for other brands of
cameras.
Take a look at the diagrams at the end of the manu-
al.
Declaration
Tip, note
Attention - Extremely important safety
information!
Proper Use
This flash unit is intended solely for taking pictures
of motifs in the photographic field. It may be opera-
ted only with the accessories described in this
instruction manual or the accessories approved by
Metz.
The flash unit may not be used for any purpose
other than that described above.
1 Safety instructions
The flash unit may in no event be activated in
the vicinity of inflammable gases or liquids
(petroleum, solvents etc.).
RISK OF EXPLOSIONS!
Do not flash directly into eyes from a close
distance! Direct flashing into the eyes of per-
sons or animals can cause damage to the reti-
na and severe disruption of the vision – up to
and including permanent blindness!
Never use a flash unit to photograph car, bus,
bicycle, motorbike or train drivers while they
are driving. Blinding the driver can lead to an
accident!
If the housing has been damaged in such a way
that internal components are exposed, the
flash unit may no longer be used. Remove the
batteries! Do not touch any internal compo-
nents.
HIGH VOLTAGE!
After repeated flashing, do not touch the diffu-
ser. Risk of burns!
Do not dismantle the flash unit!
HIGH VOLTAGE!
Repairs should only be performed by authori-
sed service personnel.
