18
ENGLISH
Thank you very much for purchasing the Sigma Electronic
Flash EF-630 (FOR SIGMA). To add to your enjoyment of
photography, the flash has a variety of features. To make the
most of all these features and to get the maximum
performance and enjoyment from your flash, please read this
instruction booklet together with your camera’s instruction
manual before using the flash, and also keep it handy for your
future reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction
manual carefully, before using the flash. Please take special
note of the following two cautionary symbols.
Warning
!!
Using the product and disregarding this warning sign
ma
cause serious in
ur
or other dan
erous results.
Caution
!!
Using the product disregarding this caution sign
ma
cause in
ur
or dama
e.
This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is
required.
This Symbol contains information regarding the actions that
must be avoided.
Warning !!
This flash contains high voltage circuits. To avoid electric
shock or burns, do not attempt to disassemble the flash.
If the outside shell of the unit is broken or cracked, do not
touch the mechanism inside.
Do not fire the flash close to eyes. Otherwise the bright
light could damage the eyes. Keep at least 1m/3feet
distance between face and the flash unit when taking a
picture with flash.
Do not touch the synchro terminal of your camera when
the flash is attached to the hot shoe. High voltage
circuitry could cause an electric shock.
Never use your camera in an environment where
flammable, burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals, etc,
exist. Otherwise it might cause fire or explosion.
Do not cover the Flash Head with your hands or fire the
flash when it is next to your skin as it could cause burns.
Do not fire the flash toward car drivers as it could cause
an accident.
Caution !!
Do not use this flash unit on any camera other than the
Sigma sd / dp series cameras, otherwise the flash may
damage the circuitry of these cameras.
This flash unit is not waterproof. When using the flash
and camera in the rain or snow or near water, keep it
from getting wet. It is often impractical to repair internal
electrical components damaged by water.
Never subject the flash and camera to shock, dust, high
temperature or humidity. These factors might cause fire
or malfunctioning of your equipment.
When the flash is subjected to sudden temperature
change, as when the flash unit is brought from a cold
exterior to warm interior, condensation might form inside.
In such a case, place your equipment in a sealed plastic
bag before such a change, and do not use the flash unit
until it reaches room temperature.