Nikon F100 Instruction Manual - Page 50

WWW.LENSINC.NET Notes on Batteries WARNING Do not leave Keep batteries out of children's reach. If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor immediately. • Use four AA-type alkaline-manganese or lithium batteries Two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A) can be used with optional 3V Lithium Battery Holder MS-13. With Multi-Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-15, six 1.5V alkaline-manganese or lithium batteries, or Ni-MH battery MN-15 can be used to power the F100. • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic occasions. • Turn the camera power off when changing batteries Turn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with + and - ends positioned correctly. • Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of contact. Wipe the batteries well with a dry cloth before installing. • Use fresh batteries at low temperatures Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may not function properly with old batteries. Use a fresh set of batteries at low temperatures, keep spare batteries warm, and use them alternately. • Film advance speed lowers and number of usable film roll becomes less at low temperatures. However, battery power may recover when the temperature returns to normal. • Do not throw batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not short, disassemble, heat or charge batteries. 98 Troubleshooting LCD panel Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page ƒEE blinks ƒEE blinks • CPU Nikkor lens (other • Set lens to minimum 18 than G-type) is not set aperture. to its minimum aperture. M appears - • Batteries are nearing • Have fresh ones ready. 17 exhaustion. M blinks - • Batteries are just about • Turn the power off and 17 exhausted. replace batteries with new ones. M and Err blink Err blinks • Batteries are • Replace batteries with 17 exhausted during film new ones or recharge rewind. batteries and turn the power on again. If this warning appears frequently, contact authorized Nikon dealer or service center. ƒ-- appears ƒ-- appears • Non-CPU lens is attached or lens is not attached. • Attach CPU lens (except 18, 32 IX-Nikkor). With a nonCPU lens, set the exposure mode to A or M and set the aperture with lens' aperture ring. Err and E blink Err and • Film is not correctly • Reload film. 21 E blink advanced. a, s, and Err blink E blinks when exposure meter is turned on End blinks - Err blinks • Film speed is set to DX • Load DX-coded film or 21, 34 and non-DX-coded film set the film speed is loaded. manually. E blinks when • Film remains in the • Remove the film 29 exposure meter camera after film cartridge. is turned on rewind is complete. End blinks • The end of the film roll • Rewind film by 29 has been reached. pressing the two film rewind buttons „. ? blinks • Autofocus is not • Focus manually. 27 possible. 99 Miscellaneous