Inserting the Battery into the Camera

Steps First

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.

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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 1as the battery is inserted 2. The latch drops back into place when the battery is fully inserted.

B Inserting 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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