Nikon SB-400: Preparation Foreword Confirm receipt Confirm receipt of contents in your kit Using your Speedlight correctly
Preparation Foreword Confirm receipt Confirm receipt of contents in your kit Using your Speedlight correctly: Nikon SB-400
Table of contents
- Preparation For your safety 2 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the flash unit by yourself, as this
- 10 Do not fire the unit while the flash head is touching a person or object.
- Preparation
- CAUTIONS for Speedlights WARNINGS for Batteries 1 Never heat or throw batteries into a fire, as this could cause the batteries to
- Preparation 8 Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to
- 17 Non-rechargeable batteries should never be charged in a battery charger CAUTION for Batteries Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries
- Preparation Foreword Confirm receipt Confirm receipt of contents in your kit Using your Speedlight correctly
- Take trial shots Have Nikon regularly spot-check your Speedlight Life-long learning
- Preparation Compatible cameras Speedlight parts Installing the batteriesL
- Usable batteries Replacing/recharging the batteries Standby function to conserve battery power
- Basic operation 1 Attach the SB-400 to the camera 2 Adjust the flash head
- 3 Setting the camera's mode Flash shooting distance range
- Available flash modes
- Effective usage of Speedlight Bounce flash
- Effective usage of Speedlight Notes on bounce flash
- When the subject has a mottled appearance with the flash light, raise the tilting degree of the flash head. In case the light is not enough
- Reference information Optional accessories Tips on Speedlight care Cleaning Storage
- Operating location Notes on handling batteries
- Notes on continuous flash shooting
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Batteries Min. recycling

Preparation
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-400. To get the most
En
out of your Speedlight, please read this user’s manual thoroughly before
use. In addition, keep your camera user’s manual handy for quick
reference.
Confirm receipt
Confirm receipt of contents in your kit
User’s manual Warranty card
SB-400 Soft Case User’s manual Warranty card
Using your Speedlight correctly
The Nikon Speedlight's performance has been optimized for use with
Nikon brand cameras and accessories, including lenses.
Camera and accessories made by other manufacturers might not meet
Nikon's specification criteria, and nonconforming cameras and accessories
could damage the Speedlight's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the
Speedlight's performance when used with non-Nikon products.
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