Inserting the Batteries

BIf Turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera on. is displayed

Make sure that the lens cap has been removed, and turn the camera off and then on again.

BRemoving the Batteries

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

BAdditional Precautions Regarding Batteries

• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (Aiii, 126).

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A126), before using the battery.

• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

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Batteries with peeling

Batteries with insulation that

Batteries with a flat

 

does not cover the area

negative terminal

 

around the negative terminal

 

BNote on the EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L120, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (A123, 129).

BBattery Type

To improve battery performance, set the Battery type setting (A123) in the setup menu (A103) to match the type of batteries inserted into the camera.

The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting.

CAlkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

CAlternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) (A129). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

CPower Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

When the power-on lamp is blinking, pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor back on.

➝Power switch, shutter-release button, Abutton, cbutton, or b(emovie-record) button

In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about 30 seconds (default setting).

•The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the

Auto off option (A116) in the setup menu (A103).

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