FlashHVL-F28RM/HVL-F28RMA

• To avoid the risk of a fire or an electric shock, observe the following:
  • Do not disassemble or alter this unit.
  • Do not use this unit with wet hands.
  • Do not allow ingress of water or foreign matters (metal, flammable substances, etc.) to this unit.
  • Do not use this unit in a place subject to water splashes, high humidity, dust, oil fumes, and steam.
• To avoid the risk of damage or a malfunction, observe the following:
  • This unit is precision equipment. Do not drop the unit, hit it, or subject it to a strong physical impact.
  • Do not touch the electrical contacts on this unit with bare hands.
  • Do not use or store this unit in a place subject to high temperatures and humidity.
  • When using this unit outdoors, keep the unit from exposure to rain or seawater.
• For interior inspection and repair of this unit, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Warning: Batteries

Failure to follow the following precautions may result in an accident causing death or serious injury due to fire, electric shock, or explosion.

• Do not carry around or store this flash unit along with metal objects, such as coins and hairpins.

• Do not attempt to disassemble this flash unit, or make an alteration or a short circuit on the flash unit.

Caution

Failure to follow the following precautions may result in death or serious injury.

• Do not use the flash near the eyes of people or animals, as this may cause visual impairment. When using the flash, maintain a distance of at least 1 m.
• If the outer case is damaged due to a fall or other reason, never touch the exposed parts. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
• Do not operate the flash while driving a car or other vehicle or fire the flash toward a driver, as this may cause temporary visual impairment, which could lead to accidents.
• If you notice any abnormalities, such as excessive heat, burning smell, or smoke during use, immediately remove the batteries and stop using the unit. Continued use may cause a fire or burns.
• Never use a battery whose outer tube has peeled off or is otherwise damaged. Doing so may cause fluid leakage, generate heat, or rupture.

• Do not use this flash unit when it is wrapped.

  Heat build-up may cause deformation of the flash unit or a fire.

• Do not use this flash unit in a place subject to explosive or combustible gas.

• If use of this flash unit causes radio interference with other devices, stop using the wireless functions.

  Radio interference may cause malfunctions, resulting in incidents.

Notes

Failure to follow the following precautions may result in injury or damage to surrounding objects.

• Do not turn on the light source if covered by skin or other objects. When the light is on, the light source will become very hot and may cause burns.

• Place this flash unit on a stable place.

  Placing the flash unit on a wobbling table or a tilted surface may cause the flash unit to fall off, resulting in injuries.

• Before attaching this flash unit to a camera, make sure that the flash unit is not powered.

  Attaching the powered flash unit to a camera may cause malfunctions or unexpected flashes, resulting in eye damage by strong light.