Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

Understanding the Charge Lamp

 

 

Status

Description

 

Flashes slowly (green)

The battery is charging.

 

 

 

Off

The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the

 

charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the

 

battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C

 

(41°F to 95°F).

Flashes quickly (green)

The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly

 

connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect

 

the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly

 

connect it again, or change the battery.

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

BNotes on Charging AC Adapter

Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi) thoroughly before using the Charging AC Adapter.

Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the warnings for “Charging AC Adapter” (F4) before use.

BCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger

You can also charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 by connecting the camera to a computer (A90, 110).

The EN-EL5 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-61 (available separately; E100).

CAC Power Source

You can take pictures and play back images while using the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately; E100) to power the camera from an electrical outlet.

Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62A.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.

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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK manual Understanding the Charge Lamp, Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger, AC Power Source