Nikon P300 - Manual (Page 26)

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First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.
• Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (
A16).
1
Slide the cover latch to the
Y side (1),
and open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover (2).
2
Insert the battery.
• Use the edge of the battery to
push the orange battery latch in
the direction shown (1), and
fully insert the battery (2).
• When the battery is fully inserted,
the battery latch locks 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.
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover (1), and slide the cover latch to the
Z
position (2).
• The camera cannot be turned on if the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover is open. Additionally,
the battery inserted into the camera cannot be charged.
Battery chamber