Nikon EM

Setting Up the Camera Body and Lens

a: Install the Batteries

Proper batteries: Two 1.55V silver oxide types(S-76, SR-44 or equilvalent) or one 3V lithlium battery.

1. Unlock the battery chamber Iid with a coin.

2. Remove the battery clip which is integral with the lid.

3. Insert the battery (batteries),with the "+" sign(s) facing up, into battery clip.

4. Replace the battery chamber clip/lid, and close the chamber securely.

5. Push the battery power check button. If the adjacent lamp does not light up (or is too dim), check battery orientation or put in a new set of batteries.

Question/Answer

Q: Can I stlil use the camera even when the batteries ane dead?

A: Yes. In this case, reset the shutter operation mode selector from AUTO to M90 which will provide a shutter speed of 1/90 sec.

B: Mount the Lens

1. Remove the camera body.

2. Remove the rear lens cap.

3. Seat the lens on top of the camera body's lens mounting flange, making sure the lens mounting index is aligned with the aperture/distance scale index. Then twist the lens by its mounting ring until it clicks and locks into place.

4. To remove the lens: Press the camera's lens release button , and twist the lens clockwise by its mounting ring until it becomes loose.

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1. Unlock the battery chamber Iid with a coin.	2. Remove the battery clip which is integral with the lid.


3. Insert the battery (batteries),with the "+" sign(s) facing up, into battery clip.	4. Replace the battery chamber clip/lid, and close the chamber securely.


3. Seat the lens on top of the camera body's lens mounting flange, making sure the lens mounting index is aligned with the aperture/distance scale index. Then twist the lens by its mounting ring until it clicks and locks into place.	4. To remove the lens: Press the camera's lens release button , and twist the lens clockwise by its mounting ring until it becomes loose.