Nikon Coolpix L120 User Manual
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Inserting the Batteries
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If 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.
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Removing 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.
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Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 126).
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
(
A 126), 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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Note 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 (
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Battery Type
To improve battery performance, set the Battery type setting (
A 123) in the setup menu (A 103)
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.
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Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
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Alternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available
separately) (
A 129). 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.
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Power 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, A button, c button, or b (e movie-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 (
A 116) in the setup menu (A 103).
Batteries with peeling
Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area
around the negative terminal
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal