Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual First Steps, Charging the Battery, Connect the power cable

First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low.

2	3	Connect the power cable
		1 Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-56
		battery charger (￿) and insert the wall plug into a
1		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 first. During charging, the CHARGE lamp shows battery status as follows:

First Steps

CHARGE lamp starts

blinking when

battery is inserted.

Charging is complete

when lamp stops

blinking.

CHARGE
lamp	Description
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
Flickers	this range before charging. Otherwise unplug
	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.

The MH-56 Battery Charger

Before using the MH-56, read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iiiof 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.

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