Nikon Battery Pack MB-17 BOOKLET Product booklet

English
Thankyou for purchasingthe Nikon BatteryPack MB-17.The MB-17
is an externalbattery pack exclusivelyfor the Nikon F65/F65D,N65./
N65QD*camera body and can accommodatefour 1.5VAA-type
alkaline-manganese,lithium,NlCd or Ni-HM batteries.Especiallywith
AA-typelithiumbatteries,the MB-17 increasesthe usablenumberof
film rolls per battery set and provides stable performanceat low
temperatures.Note that the film advancespeed of the F65/F65D,
N65/N65QDin continuousshooting (e.(s Sports Continuousmode)
does not increasewith the MB-17.
Beforeusingthe MB-17, be sure to read this manualthoroughly.We
also recommendthat you keep this manualhandywhen usingthe
MB-17.
" N65 and N65QD are sold exclusivelyin the U.S.A.
Nomenclature
@ Camera'sbattery chambercover holder
@ Couplingscrew
@ Attachmentwheel
@ Couplingcontacts (two poles)
@ Protectorcap (supplied)
@ Battery holder releaselever
@ Batteryholder MS-16 (for AA-type batteries)
@ Tripod socket


Attaching    the  MB-  17 .rr.rrr.r..rr.rrrrrrrr...(Fig. a-d)
1 .  Make sure the camera'spower switch is set to the OFF position,
    open the camera'sbatterychamber cover, and then removethe
     batteries.(Fig.a.)
    o To avoid batteriesfrom falling,open the battery chambercover
      facing upward.
2.  Removethe protectorcap from the couplingcontacts.(Fig.b.)
    o Reattachthe protectorcap wheneverthe MB-17 is not in use.
3.   Insertthe MB -17 inthe camera body's batterychamberso that
    the couplingscrew alignswith the camerabody's tripod socket.
     (Fig.c-1.)
        . Camera'sbatterychambercover can be stored in the MB-17's
     camera'sbatterychambercover holderas it is open. (Fig.c-2.\
4.  Turn the attachmentwheel as illustratedwhile holdingtogether
    the camera body and bottom of the MB-17 at the camera's
     batterychamberto firmlytightenit. (Fig.d.)
        .  lf there's a noticeablespace left betweenthe camera body and
      the MB -17, reattachthe MB -17.
 . To detach,follow the steps for attachingin reverse.

I nsta   I ling  battgrigs       . !. r r r.. r ! r r r r r r r r ! r ! r r r !... (Fig.  g-g)
The MB-17 uses four 1.5VAA-typealkaline-manganese,lithium,NiCd
or Ni-MH batteries.
1 .  Make sure the camera'spower switch is set at the OFF position.
   Removethe MS-16from the MB-17 while keepingthe battery
    holderreleaseleverslidedas the arrow on the MS-16 indicates.
     (Fis.e.)
2.   Installfour AA-typebatterieswith the "Q" and "6)" terminals
    positionedas shown insidethe MS-16.(Fig.f .)
3.  Returnthe battery hofderMS-16 into the MB-17's battery
   chamberuntil it clicks into place.(Fig.g.)
4.  Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the
    batterypower indicationin the LCD panel on the camera body.
Notes on batteries
You should always handle batterieswith specialcare. Pleasefollow
the instructionsbelow.
o When installingbatteries,make sure the camera is switched OFF'
                                         3te"  alwaysinstallbatterieswith the "@" and     poles in the
  appropriateposition.
. When changingbatteries,do not mix old and new batteries-
  change batteriessimultaneously.Use only same-brandbatteries.
  Not followingthese steps may result in shorter battery life or poor
  contact.
o NEVERshort-circuit,disassembleor heat batteries.NEVERattempt
  to incinerateused batteries.

Do not short-circuit the MB-l7 with batteries installed
o Be sure to removethe batteriesfrom the MB-17 and attach
  suppliedprotectorcap when carryingit separatelyfrom the camera
  body or before lengthystorage.
  Do not carryor store the MB-17 with metallicmaterialssuch as
  necklaces,door keys or paper clips when batteriesare installed.
  Connectingthe MB-17's poles with conductivemateriallike a
  metallicplate short-circuitsthe MB-17.
o When carryingthe batteryholderMS-16 removedfrom the MB -17,
  removeits batteriesor installit in a case to avoid possibleshort-
  circuit caused by contacts with other metal objects.

Spare batteries
It may be difficultto get ceftaintypes or brands of batteriesin some
countries,so carryspare batterieswhen you travel.

Using the camera in low temperatures
Batteriesweaken in low temperatures,which may cause malfunctions.
To avoid this, it is recommendedto carry fresh batteries.Alternating
batteriesregularlywill keep them warm and help ensuresmooth
operation.Storingthe camerain a warm place while it is not in use is
also recommended.
o Examplesof low-temperatureimpact includeslow film rewind
  speed and a decreasein the number of film rolls batteriescan
  process.
o Batteriesweakenedby low temperaturescan recoverwhen returned
  to normal temperatures.However, avoid drastic changes in
  temperature,becausethis may cause unstablevoltage.For example,
  do not put batteriesnear a heateror in a refrigerator/freezer.


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Frangais
Mercid'avoirporte votre choix sur le alimentationMB-17 Nikon.Le
MB-17 est un g6n6rateurd'alimentationext6rieur,exclusivement
congu pour les appareilsF65/F65DNikon, pouvantcontenirquatre
pilesalcalinesau mangandse,au lithium,NiCd ou N|-MH de type AA
1,5 V. Surtoutavec des pilesau lithiumde type AA, le MB-1Z
augmentele nombrede rouleauxde film par jeu de pileset assureun
fonctionnementstable a bassestemp6ratures.Notez que la vitesse
d'avancementdu film du F65/F65Den prise de vues continue(e,is
solutionimageSport continu)n'augmentepas avec le MB-17.
Avantd'utiliserle MB-17, lisezattentivementce mode d'emploi.Nous
vous recommandonsde le conserversous la main lors de I'utilisation
du MB-17.