Vivitar 281 Owner's Manual
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Wide Angle
AC/Charge
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PC Synchronization
Termination I ndicator
Nut
Lock
parts
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Switch
f/stop
Selector
PC Terminal
Attachment
Receptacle
Control
Cord
Dial
Switch
PC Tip Storage
AC/Charge
Charger
Area
Unit
Voltage
Selector
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contents
2-3 Short course
4 First,
5
6
7 Battery
8 Attaching
9
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12 Manual operation
13
14 Cameras
15 Wide angle
15 After
16-18
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20-21
22
22 Warranty
23-24
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Bounce
Group shots
Multiple
Trouble shooting
Information and assistance
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