Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of an MB-D80
multi-power battery pack for use with Nikon
D80/D90 single-lens refl ex digital cameras.
The MB-D80 takes one or two EN-EL3e re-
chargeable batteries or six AA batteries (alka-
line, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) and
includes an alternate shutter-release button,
AEL/AFL button, and main and sub-command
dials for taking pictures in "tall" (portrait) orien-
tation.
Parts of the MB-D80 (Figure A)
Contact cap
Signal contacts
Power terminals
Main command dial
AEL/AFL button
Battery-chamber cover
Battery-chamber latch
The MS-D200 battery holder is inserted in the MB-D80 at shipment. See "Removing the Batteries" for
information on removing the battery holder.
The Control Lock
The Control Lock
The control lock (Figure A- ) locks the shutter-release button, AEL/AFL button, and main and
sub-command dials on the MB-D80 to prevent unintended use. Before using these controls to
take photographs in vertical (portrait) orientation, select ● to release the lock.
The control lock is not a power switch. Use the camera power switch to turn the camera on and off .
The Shutter-Release Button and Command Dials
The Shutter-Release Button and Command Dials
The MB-D80 is equipped with a shutter-release button (Figure A- ), main command dial (Figure
A- ), and sub-command dial (Figure A- ) for use when taking photographs in vertical (portrait)
orientation. These controls perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the
camera. See the camera manual for more information.
Changes to Custom Setting 15 (Command dials) on the D80 or to Custom Setting f5 (Customize
command dials) on the D90 also apply to the command dials on the MB-D80. See the camera
manual for details.
Attachment wheel
Mounting screw
Holder for battery-
chamber cover
Shutter-release button
Control lock
Sub-command dial
Tripod socket
Battery chamber
Battery latches
L slot
R slot
MS-D200 battery holder
Battery holder power terminals
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