Nikon D3300 - Page 118

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Caring for
the
Battery
Batteries may leak
or
explode
if
improperly handled. Observe the
following
precautions when
handling
batteries:
•
Use
only
batteries
approved
for
use
in
this
equipment.
•
Do
not
expose the battery
to
flame or excessive heat.
•
Keep
the battery terminals clean.
• Turn the product
off
before replacing
the
battery.
• Remove the battery from the camera
or
charger when
not
in
use
and
replace
the
terminal
cover. These devices draw minute amounts
of
charge even when
off
and
could
draw
the
battery
down
to
the
point
that
it
will no
longer function.
If
the
battery will
not
be used for some
time, insert
it
in the camera and run
it
flat
before removing
it
and
storing
it
in a location
with
an
ambient temperature
of
15
octo
25
oc
(59
oF
to
77
oF;
avoid
hot
or
extremely cold locations). Repeat this
process at least
once every
six
months.
•
Turning the camera on and
off
repeatedly
when the battery
is
fully
discharged
will
shorten battery
life. Batteries
that
have been
fully
discharged must be charged before
use.
• The
internal
temperature
of
the
battery may rise
while the battery
is
in
use.
Attempting
to
charge the battery while
the
internal
temperature
is
elevated will
impair battery performance, and
the
battery may
not
charge or charge
only partially. Wait for
the
battery
to
cool before
charging.
• Continuing
to
charge
the
battery after
it
is
fully charged
can
impair
battery performance.