Nikon 5000 - Manual (Page 53)

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Tutorial—First Steps
Step 4—Check the Battery Level
Before using the camera, check the battery level in the control panel or moni-
tor to make sure that the battery is charged.
4 .1 Turn the camera on
Before Turning the Camera On
If you turn the camera on with the lens cap in
place, an error message will appear in the moni-
tor. To clear the message from the screen, turn the
camera off and remove the lens cap.
4 .2 Check the battery level in the control panel or monitor
The battery level is shown by the battery level indicator in the control
panel. A battery level indicator also appears in the monitor when the
battery is running low.
A icon in the control panel indicates
that the battery is fully charged.
A icon in the control panel or monitor
indicates that the battery is running low. Re-
charge or replace the battery without delay.
A flashing icon in the control panel or
monitor indicates that the battery is ex-
hausted. No photographs can be taken un-
til the battery has been recharged and/or re-
placed.