Battery Type; Alkaline Batteries - Nikon COOLPIX L23 User Manual

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Removing the Batteries
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
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Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 113).
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, "The Battery"
(A 113), before using the battery.
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
Batteries with peeling
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Note for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger
This camera can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery found in the section, "The Battery" (A 113),
before using the battery.
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Battery Type

By setting Battery type (A 111) in the setup menu (A 91) to match the type of batteries inserted
in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.
The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is
used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A 111).
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Alkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
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Alternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available
separately) (A 116). 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.
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Power Saving Function (Auto Off)
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby
mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes,
the camera will turn off automatically.
When the power-on lamp is blinking, pressing the following button will turn the monitor back on.
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Power switch, shutter-release button, A button or c button
• In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about 30 seconds (default
setting).
• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the
Auto off option (A 104) in the setup menu (A 91).
Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area
around the negative terminal
Inserting the Batteries
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
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