Nikon D7100 Product Manual - Page 50

First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-25 battery charger before use. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. X 1 Connect the AC power cable. Connect the power cable. The AC adapter plug should be in the position shown at right; do not rotate. 2 Remove the terminal cover. Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 3 Insert the battery. Place the battery in the battery bay as shown in the illustration on the charger. 4 Plug the charger in. The CHARGE lamp will flash slowly while the battery charges. D Charging the Battery Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5 °C-35 °C (41 °F-95 °F). The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). Battery Charging charging complete 5 Remove the battery when charging is complete. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops flashing. Unplug the charger and remove the battery. 22