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Charging the Battery
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The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.
3
Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
B
Note on the Battery Charger
•
The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Do not use
with incompatible batteries.
•
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on page iii before using the battery
charger.
•
If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months
and run it flat before returning it to storage.
B
Note on the Battery
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
(
A
153), before using the battery.
C
Note on AC power supply
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-63 (available
separately from Nikon) (
A
150). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
The AC adapter and the supplied audio/video cable or USB cable cannot be used at the same time.
CHARGE lamp
Description
Blinks
Battery charging.
On
Battery fully charged.
Flickers
The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and
reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat.
•
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use.
•
The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop
charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for inspection.
