Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation

The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from −10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F).

When you use the camera in cold climate regions, observe the following precautions. Keep the camera and spare batteries in a warm place before use.

•The performance of the batteries (number of images shot and shooting time) will drop temporarily.

•If the camera is in a very cold state, the performance may drop temporarily, for example, the monitor may be darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on or residual images may be produced.

•When snow or water droplets adhere to the exterior of the camera, immediately wipe them off.

-If the buttons or switches are frozen, they may not operate smoothly.

-If the microphone or speaker openings are clogged with water droplets, the sound may deteriorate or become distorted.

bOperating environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity may cause fogging (condensation) on the inside of the monitor or lens. This is not the camera malfunction or defect.

bEnvironmental conditions that are likely to cause condensation inside of the camera

Fogging (condensation) may occur on the inside of the monitor or lens in the following environmental conditions where there are sharp temperature changes or high humidity.

•The camera is suddenly immersed in low temperature underwater from high temperature on land.

•The camera is brought to a warm place such as inside a building from the cold climate outside.

•The battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed in a high- humidity environment.

bClearing the fogging

•Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover after turning off the camera in a place where the ambient temperature is stable (avoid any place that has high-temperature/high-humidity, sand or dust).

To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the camera with the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature.

•If the fogging does not clear, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

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