14First StepsInserting the Battery into the CameraInsert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low. Formore information about charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery Usingthe Battery Charger (COOLPIX S610)” (A 12) if you are using the COOLPIX S610,or “Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (COOLPIX S610c)” (A 16) if youare using the COOLPIX S610c.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slotcover.Slide the cover latch to the Y position 1.2 Insert the battery.Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminalsare oriented correctly as described on the label at theentrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in thedirection indicated by the arrow 1 and fully insert thebattery 2. When the battery is fully inserted, the batterylatch will lock it in place.B Inserting the BatteryInserting the battery upside down or backwardscould damage the camera. Be sure to check thebattery is in the correct orientation.3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slotcover.Slide the cover latch to the Z position 2.
