Nikon MB-D80: Inserting Batteries

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Inserting Batteries

3 Close and latch the battery-chamber cover

The MB-D80 can be used with one or two EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries, or with six AA

(Figure I). Make sure the cover is fully closed

batteries inserted in the MS-D200 battery holder.

before turning the latch.

Before inserting batteries, be sure that the camera is off and that the MB-D80 control lock is in the L

4 Turn the camera on and check the battery

position.

level in the control panel or viewfi nder. If

EN-EL3e batteries are used, battery level can

1 Turn the battery-chamber latch on the back of the MB-D80 to and open the battery-chamber

also be verifi ed by means of the

cover (Figure F).

Battery info

option in the camera setup menu.

2 Insert the batteries.

EN-EL3e: Insert the batteries as shown on the inside of the battery chamber cover. The battery

latch will slide aside during insertion and pop up to lock the battery in place when fully inserted

Using an AC Adapter

(Figure G). If only one battery is used, it may be inserted into either slot.

If the MB-D80 is inserted in the camera, be sure

AA: Place six AA batteries in the MS-D200 as shown below and slide the holder into the battery

to remove AA batteries before connecting an AC

adapter. Failure to observe this precaution may

chamber. The two battery latches (Figure H-) will slide aside during insertion (Figure H-)

shorten the life of AA batteries.

and pop up to lock the battery holder in place when fully inserted.

Use EN-EL3e batteries if possible. AA batteries

MS-D200

have less capacity and suff er a marked drop in

performance at low temperatures.

When using AA batteries, note that all six bat-

teries must be of the same type.

Note that the MB-D80 can also be inserted in

the camera after the battery or battery holder

is inserted.