Nikon 4500 - Manual (Page 163)

Technical Notes
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Tips and Tricks for Handling Batteries
Some tips to ensure that your camera is always ready to shoot:
• When you turn the camera on, check the battery-level displayed in the monitor
to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. A warning will be
displayed when the battery needs to be replaced.
• Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking photographs on
important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult
to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the bat-
tery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep
a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once
warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry
cloth before use.
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period, return the lens
section to its original position and remove the battery and store it in a cool,
dry place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-venti-
lated area. For long-term storage, place the camera in a plastic bag contain-
ing a desiccant (note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb mois-
ture and should be replaced at regular intervals). Do not store your camera
with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or damp
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for example, near a space
heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day) or below –10 °C (14 °F)
• are subject to humidities of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before put-
ting the camera away again.