Owner's Manual

~ The Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii-xx and 364-367
of this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover
when the battery is not in use.
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below O°C (32°F) or
above 40°C (104 OF). Charge indoors at ambient temperatures in the
vicinity of 5-35°C (41-95 OF); for best results, charge the battery at
temperatures above 20°C (68°F). Battery capacity may
temporarily
drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a r:::I
temperature below the temperature at which it was charged. If the l:!J
battery is charged at a temperature below 5°C (41°F), the battery life
indicator in the Battery info (0 307) display may show a temporary
decrease.
The battery may be hot immediately after use. Wait for the battery to
cool before recharging.
Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in
use.
~ Incompatible Batteries
The D300S can not be used with EN-EL3 or EN-EL3a rechargeable Li-ion
batteries
for the D100, D70 series, or D50 or with the MS-D70 CR2
battery holder.
B EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries
The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible devices,
enabling the camera to show battery charge state in six levels (IT] 37).
The
Battery info option in the setup menu details battery charge,
battery life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last
charged
(IT] 307).
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