Basic Photography and Playback

Turn the Camera On

Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the s battery level and number of exposures remaining as described

below.

1 Turn the camera on.

Power switch

Turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.

2 Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder.

Icon *

 

Control panel Viewfinder

Description

L— Battery fully charged.

K

J— Battery partially discharged.

I

H

d

Low battery. Prepare to charge battery

or ready spare battery.

 

 

Hd Shutter release disabled. Charge or

(blinks)

(blinks) exchange battery.

* No icon displayed when camera is powered by optional AC adapter.

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Nikon D700 manual Turn the Camera On, Below, Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder