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Inserting the Battery
First Steps
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on
lamp is off before removing the battery. To eject the
battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown
1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2.
• Note that the battery may become hot during use;
observe due caution when removing the battery.
Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The
power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will
turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch
again.
If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the
camera on in playback mode (A 28).
B Notes on the Battery
• Only the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 can be used. Do not, under any circumstances,
attempt to use another type of battery.
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section “Caring for the
Camera” (A141), before using the battery.
B AC Adapter
The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P5100
from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.