First Steps; Charging The Battery - Nikon COOLPIX 8400 Manual

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.
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CHARGE lamp starts
blinking when
battery is inserted.
Charging is complete
when lamp stops
blinking.
The MH-56 Battery Charger
Before using the MH-56, read and follow the warnings and cautions on
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.
1
Connect the power cable
Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-56
battery charger ( ) and insert the wall plug into a
power outlet ( ). The CHARGE lamp will light to
show that the charger is on ( ).
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
Blinks Battery charging.
On Battery fully charged.
Battery error. If ambient temperature is not
5–35 °C (41–95 °F), wait until temperature is in
this range before charging. Otherwise unplug
Flickers
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.
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