Nikon L5 - Manual (Page 25)

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Inserting Batteries
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j Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii-iv and 106 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:
j 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 102).
k Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
k Alternative Power Resources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter (c 103).
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.
k Power Saving Function in Shooting Mode
To reduce the drain on the batteries, the brightness of the monitor will be reduced to about
50% normal brightness after approximately five seconds pass without any operation while
the power is on. After a preset time passes, the Auto off function (automatically turning the
power off) works as follows.
Approx. one minute (default setting): The monitor turns off and the camera enters
standby mode. The power-on lamp blinks.
The camera will be reactivated from standby mode when you press the shutter-release button
halfway.
The length of time before the camera enters the standby mode can be specified from the
auto off menu (c 97).
Approx. three minutes after the camera has entered standby mode: The camera will
turn off.
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area
around the negative terminal.
Batteries with peeling