Nikon D300 User Manual page 59

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The Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii-xx and 377-380 of
this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when
the battery is not in use.
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below OO( (32 OF) or
above 40 0
(
(104 OF). During charging, the temperature should be in the
vicinity of 5-35 O( (41-95 OF); for best results, charge the battery at
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temperatures above 20 0
(
(68°F). Battery capacity may temporarily drop if
the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature
below the temperature at which it was charged. If the battery is charged
at a temperature below 5°( (41°F), the battery life indicator in the [Battery
info] (pg. 322) display may show a temporary decrease.
The battery may be hot immediately after use. Wait for the battery to cool
before recharging.
Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.
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Incompatible Batteries
The 0300 can not be used with EN-EL3 or EN-EL3a rechargeable Li-ion
batteries for the 0100, 070 series, or 050 or with the MS-070 (R2 battery
holder.
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EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries
The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible devices,
enabling the camera to show battery charge state in six levels (pg. 44).
The [Battery info] option in the setup menu details battery charge, battery
life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last charged
(pg.322).
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