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First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied).
Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low.
1
Plug in the charger.
Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-62 battery charger (
1
) and insert
the wall plug into a power outlet (
2
). The CHARGE lamp will light to show that
the charger is on (
3
).
2
Charge the battery.
Remove the terminal cover from the EN-EL8
and insert into the MH-62.
CHARGE lamp starts blinking when
battery is inserted. Charging is com-
plete when lamp stops blinking.
About two hours are required to
charge a new or fully depleted battery.
CHARGE lamp
Description
Blinks
Battery charging.
On
Battery fully charged.
Flickers
Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 0 to 40 °C (32 to
104 °F), wait until temperature is in this range before charg-
ing. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immedi-
ately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized
service representative.