Inserting batteries

This flash unit can accommodate either set of the following:

  • Four AA-size alkaline batteries

  • Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries

Before you use the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, be sure to fully charge the batteries with the specified battery charger.

Do not use lithium-ion batteries in this flash unit as they may prevent the flash unit from delivering full performance.

No batteries are supplied with this flash unit.

  1. HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2: Press and hold the release button (), and then slide the battery chamber door to open in the direction of the arrows (and).
    HVL-F46RM: Slide open the battery chamber door (and).
    • HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2

    • HVL-F46RM

  2. Insert the batteries into the battery chamber as illustrated (). ( indicate the direction of the batteries.)
    • HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2

    • HVL-F46RM

  3. Close the battery chamber door.

    Perform the step 1 operations in reverse order.