Nikon 4300 manual Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

• When inserting the battery, do not

attempt to insert it upside down

or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

• Do not expose the battery to

flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Do not transport or store with

metal objects such as necklaces

or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage

Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs on which the

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Do not place strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

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Do not disassemble Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon- authorized service center for inspection.

Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

•Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

•Use only the Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (supplied) or a six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately).

•The EN-EL-1 is for use only with selected Nikon Digital cameras. Do not use the EN-EL1 in equipment not approved for use with this battery.

when fully discharged. To avoid

damage to the product, be sure

to remove the battery when no

charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use,

attach the terminal cover and

store in a cool place.

• Immediately after use, or when

the product is used on battery

power for an extended period, the

battery may become hot. Before

removing the battery, turn the

camera off and allow the battery

to cool.

• When used with a 2CR5 (DL245)

lithium battery, the camera grip

may become noticeably warm,

but this does not indicate a

malfunction.

• Discontinue use immediately

should you notice any changes in

the battery, such as discoloration

or deformation.

Use 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.

software and manuals are distributed 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.

Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (3.3 ft.) from the subject.

When using the viewfinder When operating the mode dial and the zoom button with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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