•Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

•Do not immerse in or expose to water.

•Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

•Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batter y when no charge remains.

•When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

•The battery may be hot immedi- ately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before remov- ing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

•Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger:

•Keep dry. Failure to observe this pre- caution could result in injury or product malfunction due to fire or electric shock.

•Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

•Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

•Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec- tric shock.

•Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction due to fire or electric shock.

•Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC- to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

AUse appropriate cables. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

ACD-ROMs:CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

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