[. . . ] Thank you for your purchase of an Precautions for Use: Nikon MH-18 Quick Charger. [. . . ] The accessory power cord must be used For USA only: Over AC 125 V Use a power cord suited to the voltage in use with AC 250 V 15 A rated plugs (NEMA 6P-15) and a minimum of SVT type cord for insulation and for anything over AWG 18 in size. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you attempt to recharge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated, the battery will not charge or will charge only partially. When recharging the battery, the ambient temperature should be between 0­40°C (32­104°F) or the battery may not fully charge or may not fuction properly. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the charger, unplug it, taking care to avoid burns. The external appearance of the MH-18 may differ slightly from the illustration depending on the country or area of purchase. Facing the CHARGE lamp, place the EN-EL3 in the battery bay, matching the battery indentations with the charger projections, and slide it towards the CHARGE lamp (Figure 2-b). CHARGE lamp Blinks Nikon EN-EL3 Inserted Description The battery is recharging Charging is complete (battery is full) Remove the bat tery from the MH-18 as described above. [. . . ] Improvements to this product may result in unannounced changes to specifications and external appearance. [. . . ]