Charging the Battery

The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

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The NP-150 shares information with compatible devices, enabling the battery charge state to be shown in six levels in control panel and as a percentage displayed in [BATTERY INFO] under [ MAINTENANCE] in the [SET UP] menu (p.176), together with battery life and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last charged.

CAUTION

Always use the rechargeable battery NP-150 (included). Other brands of rechargeable battery (including Nikon) cannot be used.

The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

Connecting the camera directly to the AC power adapter will NOT charge the battery. Use the designated battery charger (BC-150) to charge the battery.

If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be possible to charge it. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

Charging times increase at low temperatures.

The NP-150 gradually loses its charge even when not used. Charge a NP-150 just before taking pictures (in the last day or two).

Do not split or peel outer labels of the battery.See p.208-209 for information on the battery.

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