Nikon 1713 Instruction Manual - Page 9

1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. (For other power sources, see page 94.) 1 Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock lever toward indicated direction. • When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the power switch off and replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand. NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children's reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 98.) 2 Insert batteries with the ´ and ‰ ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber, then firmly close the battery chamber cover. • Incorrect positioning of ´ and ‰ poles may damage the camera. Check points • We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when travelling. • For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see page 110. 16 3 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the N indication. N appears: Sufficient battery power. M appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder indications turn off when you release your finger from shutter release button after taking the picture.) M blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) • Shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 5 sec. after the power switch is turned on and the camera remains unused. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.) 4 Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter. • Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder for approx. 5 sec. See page 24 about the shutter release button. LCD panel when the power switch is off When the power switch is turned off with batteries installed, the frame counter display remains on in the LCD panel. 17 PREPARATION