Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A 21) and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

BNotes on the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 158), before using the battery.

If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage.

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Nikon coolpix, COOLPIXS4000PLUM, COOLPIXS4000MDKIT, COOLPIXS4000CS, s4000 Removing the Battery, Inserting the Battery

COOLPIXS4000PLUM, COOLPIXS4000CS, COOLPIXS4000MDKIT, coolpix, s4000 specifications

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