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First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery
Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) using the Battery Charger
MH-61 (supplied).
1
Connect the power cable in the order of 1-2.
• The CHARGE lamp will light.
2
Insert the battery into the battery charger by
sliding the battery forward 1, and press down
until it locks into place 2.
• CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts.
• Charging is complete when the lamp stops blinking.
•
About two hours are required to charge a fully exhausted
battery.
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.
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 temperature is not suitable for usage. Use the charger in a
room with a surrounding temperature range of 5 to 35°C (41 to
95°F) to charge the battery.
• The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop
charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for inspection.