Nikon L12 - Manual (Page 23)

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Insert the Batteries
Preparati
on for Shoot
ing
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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 iii-iv and 110 of this manual.
• 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 the type of battery supplied with purchase. If your cam-
era was purchased in Europe and alkaline batteries were supplied, change the setting to
[Alkaline]. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting
(c 106).
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Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
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Alternative Power Resources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter (c 107).
Do not, under any circumstances, 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 in Shooting Mode
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. The monitor turns off and the
power-on lamp blinks if no operations are performed for fifteen seconds.
If no operations are performed for another fifteen seconds, the camera enters standby mode.
After a further three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (c 101).
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area
around the negative terminal.
Batteries with peeling