Nikon 4300 manual Insert the Memory Card, Insert the memory card, Alternative Power Sources

Alternative Power Sources

In addition to the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-ion battery included with your camera, the COOLPIX4300 can be used with non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries, available at a variety of retail outlets. To power your camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter (both available separately).

2 Insert the memory card

Connecting AC adapter

Terminals

• Slide the card-slot cover out ⁄ and

flip it open ¤. Hold the card with the

to COOLPIX4300 DC-in connector

The Clock Battery

Direction of insertion

Front label

arrow (s) facing towards you and insert

it in the direction of the arrow ‹, sliding

it in until it is firmly in place and the

eject button pops up. Close the card

slot cover ›.

Introduction—

The camera’s internal clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera powered by an AC adapter (available separately). After charging

Insert card terminals first with front label facing camera back

First Steps

for about ten hours, this power source can provide roughly ten hours of back- up power. If the main battery has been removed for an extended period, or

removed before charging is complete, a flashing icon may appear in the monitor, indicating that the clock needs to be reset.

Step 3—Insert the Memory Card

Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards to store pictures (p. 133).

1 Turn the camera off

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when

the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card-slot cover ⁄. Press the eject button

to partially eject the card ¤ and then remove the card by hand.

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