First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied).

1Connect the power cable in the order of 1-2.

The CHARGE lamp will light.

First Steps

2Insert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the battery forward 1, and press down until it locks into place 2.

CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts.

Charging is complete when the lamp stops blinking.

About two hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.

CHARGE lamp

Description

Blinks

Battery charging.

On

Battery fully charged.

 

The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and

 

reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying

 

flat.

Flickers

The temperature is not suitable for usage. Use the charger in a

room with a surrounding temperature range of 5 to 35°C (41 to

 

95°F) to charge the battery.

 

The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop

 

charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-

 

authorized service representative for inspection.

 

 

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Optima Batteries P90 manual Charging the Battery, Connect the power cable in the order