Nikon F55 Instruction Manual - Page 9

1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. 1 Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock release lever toward indicated direction. 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 114. 3 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the N indication. PREPARATION • 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 102.) 2 Insert batteries with the ´ and ‰ ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber, then firmly close the battery chamber cover. • Make sure to firmly close the battery chamber cover until it locks into place. • Incorrect positioning of ´ and ‰ poles may damage the camera. 16 N appears: M appears: M blinks: Sufficient battery power. Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder indications turn off when you release your finger from the shutter release button after taking the picture.) Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) 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. Shutter speed and aperture (ƒ-- when lens is not attached) indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 5 sec. after releasing your finger from the shutter release button. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.) See page 24 for information on the shutter release button. 17