Nikon CoolPix S5300, Reference Manual

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• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.
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Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and
then disconnect the USB cable.
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Notes About Charging the Battery
• The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases.
• If the battery level is extremely low, you may not be able to operate the camera while the battery is
charging.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging
AC Adapter EH-71P, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger
for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to
the camera.
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Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger
• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer (
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83,
E
85).
• You can use the Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately;
E
95) to charge the battery without
using the camera.
Charge lamp Description
Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging.
Off
When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green
and turns off. About 1 hour and 50 minutes are required to charge a
fully exhausted battery.
Flashes quickly
(green)
• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C
(41°F to 95°F).
• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly
connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect
the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly
connect it again, or change the battery.