First steps, Charge the battery, Plug the charger in – Nikon D5000 User Manual
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First Steps
Charge the Battery
The camera is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To
maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-23 quick charger
before use. About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the
battery when no charge remains.
1
Plug the charger in.
Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery
charger and plug the power cable into an
electrical outlet.
2
Remove the terminal cover.
Remove the terminal cover from the battery.
3
Insert the battery.
Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on
the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the
battery charges.
4
Remove the battery when charging is
complete.
Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp
stops blinking. Remove the battery and unplug
the charger.
EL
-EL9
a
7.2V
1080m
Ah
7.8
Wh
Terminal
cover
Battery
charging
Charging
complete
EL-EL9a
7.2V 1080mAh
7.8Wh
EL-EL9a
7.2V 1080mAh
7.8Wh