Nikon F100 Instruction Manual - Page 9

BASIC OPERATION WWW.LENSINC.NET Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 1 Use four 1.5V AA-type alkalinemanganese or lithium batteries. (See page 88 for other power sources.) 1.1 Turn the power switch off, and turn the battery holder release knob toward ◊ to release the lock. Check points Keep the batteries out of children's reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 98.) When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the power switch off and replace all four batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand. We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when traveling. 1.4 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the N indication. 1.2 Remove the battery holder and insert batteries with the "+" and "-" ends positioned as marked on the battery holder. • Incorrect positioning of + and - poles may damage the camera. 1.3 Return battery holder to battery chamber and turn the battery holder release knob opposite to ◊ to lock the holder firmly. 16 1.5 • Battery power N appears: Sufficient battery power. M appears: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready. M blinks: Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) • Indications other than exposure mode, battery power, frame counter, focus area and Custom Setting (when Custom Setting is selected) in the LCD panel automatically turn off 6 sec. after the power switch is turned on and the camera remains unused. (All the indications in viewfinder turn off.) 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. 6 sec. · 15: It is possible to change the duration of inactive time before automatic meter switch-off occurs (page. 74). 17