Nikon 3500 Camcorder User Manual


 
Tutorial—First Steps
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Step 2—Insert the Battery and Memory Card
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery,
which can be charged using the MH-60 battery charger provided with the
camera. To store pictures, your camera uses CompactFlash
memory cards.
2
.1 Charge the battery
The EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully
charged at shipment. We recommend that you charge the battery be-
fore use. Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the
instruction manual included with the battery charger.
First Steps
Getting Ready to Use Your Camera
Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the
steps shown below.
Attach the Camera Strap 16STEP 1
Insert the Battery and Memory Card 16–18STEP 2
Choose a Language 19–20STEP 3
Set the Time and Date 21–22STEP 4
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap
To ensure that the camera is not dropped and damaged, attach the strap as
shown and wear it around your neck while using or carrying the camera.
Adjust to length shown if
wearing around neck
Alternative Power Sources
To power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the cam-
era is connected to a computer, we recommend the EH-60/EH-60S AC adapter
kit (available separately; 87).