Nikon MH-53 - EN-EL1 Lithiumion Batteries Charger Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of an MH-53 Battery Charger. The MH-53 is used to recharge Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithiumion batteries.
Safety Precautions
To ensure proper operation, read this manual thoroughly before using this product. After reading, be sure to keep it where it can be seen by all those who use the product.
Precautions for Use
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The Nikon MH-53 can be used to recharge Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries only. Do not attempt to recharge any other batteries with the MH-53.
- Before use, read the warnings and other information in this manual and in the documentation for your Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable battery.
- Do not connect the product to any device not specifically referred to in this manual.
- Remove the power cable from the power outlet when not in use.
Precautions for Use of the Nikon EN-EL1 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- The battery is not fully charged at the factory. Charge the battery before use.
- When recharging the battery, the ambient temperature should be between 0–40°C (32–104°F) or the battery may not fully charge or may not function properly.
- When recharging, the ambient temperature should be in the vicinity of 5–35ºC (41–95ºF).
- The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. If you attempt to recharge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated, the battery will not charge or will charge only partially. The battery may also not function properly. Wait for the battery to cool before charging.
- Do not attempt to recharge a fully-charged battery. Failure to observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance.
- Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the charger, unplug it, taking care to avoid burns. Take the charger to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
- The external appearance of the EN-EL1 may differ slightly from the illustration.
OVERVIEW
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Power cable*
* Shape of cable depends on country
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Recharging the Nikon EN-EL1 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries
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Figure 2
- Plug the power cable into the battery charger (Figure 2-a).
- Plug the power cable into a power outlet.
The CHARGE lamp will start to glow. - Place the Nikon EN-EL1 battery in the battery bay. The CHARGE lamp will start to blink.
Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp continues to glow (Figure 2-b). - Once charging is complete, remove the EN-EL1 (Figure 2-c) and unplug the power cable from the power source.
Battery charger recharging state and recommendations
CHARGE lamp | Nikon EN-EL1 | Description |
Glows | Not inserted | Charger plugged in Insert an EN-EL1 rechargeable battery. |
Blinks | Inserted | The battery is recharging |
Glows | Inserted | Charging is complete (battery is full) Remove the battery from the MH-53 as described above. |
Flickers | Inserted | Temperature is outside the designated range Use the charger inside the designated temperature range. The EN-EL1 has malfunctioned * Stop recharging the battery immediately and unplug the charger. |
* Take the charger and battery back to your retailer, or to your Nikon service representative.
Specifications
Rated input: | AC 100–240 V (50/60 Hz) |
Charging output: | DC 8.4 V/600 mA |
Applicable batteries: | Nikon EN-EL1 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
Charging time: | Approximately 2 hours |
Operating temperature: | 0–40°C (+32–104°F) |
Dimensions: | Approximately 70 mm (W) × 75 mm (D) × 28 mm (H) (2.8 × 3.0 × 1.1˝) |
Length of cord: | Approximately 1800 mm (70.9˝) |
Weight: | Approximately 85 g (3.0 oz), excluding power cable |
Improvements to this product may result in unannounced changes to specifications and external appearance.
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