Nikon CoolPix P500, Quick Start Manual

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19
Inserting the Battery
First Ste
p
s
Removing the Battery
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, turn the camera off (
A
23) and confirm that the
power-on lamp and the monitor are off.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (
1
), then
remove the battery while being careful not to remove the battery at an angle (
2
).
• The camera, battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the
camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.
B
Notes on Battery
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (
A
ii) thoroughly before using the
battery.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (
A
210) thoroughly before using the
battery.
• 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.