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First Steps

Inserting the Battery into the Camera

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied) into the camera.
•Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low. For
more information on charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery Using the
Battery Charger (COOLPIX S52)” (A12) if you are using the COOLPIX S52, or
“Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S52c)” (A16) if you are
using the COOLPIX S52c.
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
2Insert the battery.
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals
are oriented correctly as described on the label at the
entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Use the side of the battery to push the orange battery
latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch drops
back into place when the battery is fully inserted.
BInserting the Battery
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards
could damage the camera. Be sure to check the
battery is in the correct orientation.
3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
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