Nikon manual Introduction MB-D12 and Accessories, MB-D12 and Supplied Accessories

Introduction The MB-D12 and Accessories

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Thank you for your purchase of an MB-D12 multi-power battery pack for use with all Nikon single-lens refl ex digital cameras that list the MB-D12 as a compatible accessory in the camera manual. The MB-D12 takes one EN-EL15 or EN-EL18 rechargeable battery or eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium) and includes an alternate shutter-release but- ton, AFON button, multi selector, and main and sub-command dials for taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. Camera menu options allow the user to choose whether the camera battery or the batteries in the MB-D12 are used fi rst; see the camera manual for details.

The MB-D12 and Supplied Accessories

Confi rm that the following items are supplied with the MB-D12 (batteries are sold separately).

MB-D12	MS-D12EN holder for	MS-D12 holder for	Holder case	Contact cap
	EN-EL15 batteries	AA batteries

The MS-D12EN is inserted in the MB-D12 at shipment. See“Inserting Batteries”	• User’s manual
	(this manual)
for information on removing the battery holder.
	• Warranty

Using the Optional EH-5a/EH-5b AC Adapter and EP-5B Power Connector

The optional EH-5a/EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector provide a reliable power source when the camera is used for ex- tended periods. To use an AC adapter with the MB-D12, insert the EP-5B into the MS-D12EN battery holder as described on page 7 and then connect the EH-5a/EH-5b as described in the documentation provided with the EP-5B.

Using the Optional BL-5 Battery-Chamber Cover

A BL-5 battery-chamber
cover (available separate-
ly) is required when using
EN-EL18 batteries.	BL-5 battery-
	chamber cover

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