Nikon 25412 D80 User's Manual - Page 140

Batteries: Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on from functioning and should be removed with a soft, dry cloth important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL3e battery and keep it before use. fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe purchase replacement batteries on short notice. the following precautions when handling batteries: On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure • Turn the product off before replacing the battery. the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside • The battery may become hot when used for extended periods. in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and ex- Observe due caution when handling the battery. change the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. recover some of its charge. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. • After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace the terminal cover. Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used bat- teries in accord with local regulations. 128 Technical Notes / Caring for the Camera