Nikon 8800 - Manual (Page 19)

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First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied).
Charge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low.
1 Connect the power cable
Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-56
battery charger (
ቢ) and insert the wall plug into a
power outlet (
ባ). The CHARGE lamp will light to
show that the charger is on (
ቤ).
2 Charge the battery
Remove terminal cover and slide the EN-EL7 into
the MH-56 terminals fi rst. During charging, the
CHARGE lamp shows battery status as follows:
CHARGE
lamp Description
Blinks Battery charging.
On Battery fully charged.
Flickers
Battery error. If ambient temperature is not
5–35 °C (41–95 °F), wait until temperature is in
this range before charging. Otherwise unplug
charger and remove battery immediately and
take both devices to retailer or Nikon-autho-
rized service representative.
About two and a half hours are required to charge
a fully depleted battery.
3 Unplug the charger
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
The MH-56 Battery Charger
Before using the MH-56, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages
ii–iii of this manual.
The MH-56 is for use with EN-EL7 batteries. Do not use with non-compatible batteries.
The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-56 and is for domestic
use only. It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a
local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative.
CHARGE lamp starts
blinking when
battery is inserted.
Charging is complete
when lamp stops
blinking.
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