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Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor
have gone out before removing or inserting batteries.
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Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 105 of this man-
ual.
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
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Battery Type
To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in
the camera in the setup menu. The default setting is [Alkaline]. When any other
type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (
101).
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Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufac-
turer. Choose a reliable brand.
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Alternative Power Resources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter
EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) (
).
Do not, under any circum-
stances, use another make or model of AC adapter.
Failure to observe this
precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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Power Saving Function
If no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor will dim to
save power. Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. If no
operations are performed for about 30 seconds, the monitor will turn off; after a
further three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
Batteries with insulation
that does not cover the
area around the negative
terminal.
Batteries with peeling
