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Charging the Battery
First Steps
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.
3 Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging is
complete.
B Notes on the Battery Charger
• The supplied battery charger is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on page iii before using the battery
charger.
B Notes on the Battery
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
(A176), before using the battery.
• If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and
completely exhaust it before returning it to storage.
C Note on AC Power Supply
• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A 178) is used, power is supplied to the camera
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this
camera.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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.
• 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) before use.
• The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the
charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer
or Nikon-authorized service representative.
