Nikon Coolpix P50 - Manual (Page 25)

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Inserting Batteries
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Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove or insert batteries.
B
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings for batteries on pages iii and the section, “Caring for the Camera”
( A 122).
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
B
Battery Type
To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the
setup menu. The default setting is [Alkaline]. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera
on and change the setting (
A 117).
C
Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
C
AC Adapter
The AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P50
from an electrical outlet. 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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Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)
The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the batteries if no operations are performed for about
five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the
monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about 30 seconds during shooting
and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another
three minutes (
A 113).
Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation
that does not cover the
area around the negative
terminal Batteries with a flat
negative terminal