Basic Photography And Playback; Turn The Camera On - Nikon D300S User Manual

Basic Photography and Playback

Turn the Camera On

Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the
battery level and number of exposures remaining as described
below.
1
Turn the camera on.
Turn the camera on. The
control panel will turn on and
the display in the viewfinder
will light.
2
Check the battery level.
Check the battery level in the control
panel or viewfinder.
Icon
Control panel
L
K
J
I
H
H
(blinks)
* No icon displayed when camera is powered by optional AC adapter.
*
Viewfinder
— Battery fully charged.
—
— Battery partially discharged.
—
Low battery. Prepare to charge battery
d
or ready spare battery.
d Shutter release disabled. Charge or
(blinks) exchange battery.
Power switch
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