Inserting the Battery. Nikon P100, Coolpix P100

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low ( A18).

1

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Slide the cover latch to the Y position (1), and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

(2).

2

Insert the battery.

• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

• Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2).

• When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

B

Inserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards

could damage the camera. Be sure to confirm that the battery is in the correct orientation.

PUSH TO EJECT

PUSH TO EJECT

3

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

(1), and slide the cover latch to the Z position

(2).

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (

A21) and confirm that the power-

on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown

(1) and eject the battery. Pull the battery out straight

(2).

PUSH TO EJECT

• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

B

Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” ( Aii) thoroughly before

using the battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (

A176) of the section “Caring for the

Camera” thoroughly before using the battery.

• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage.

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