Caring for the Product

Index and Notes Technical

The Camera

To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions noted in “For Your Safety” (Aix-xii) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Axv-xxi) when using or storing your camera.

B Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks

The product may malfunction if dropped or struck. Additionally, do not touch or apply force to the lens.

B Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera

COOLPIX S31 is provided with JIS/IEC protection class 8 (IPX8) equivalent waterproofing. If water seeps inside the camera, however, this could cause the components to rust and result in a high repair charge or the camera may not be repairable.

After using the camera at the beach or underwater, make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed, and then immerse the camera in a shallow container filled with freshwater for 10 minutes.

After using the camera underwater, do not leave the camera wet for 60 minutes or more. This could cause deterioration of the waterproofing performance.

B Prevent Water From Seeping Inside the Camera

If the inside of the camera becomes wet, this could result in camera malfunction and the camera may not be repairable. To prevent water seeping (water submersion) accidents, be sure to observe the following cautions when using the camera.

•When the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is closed, make sure that the camera strap, hair, lint, dust, sand grains, other foreign substances, or dirt are not attached on the waterproofing packing and portions that make a contact with the waterproofing packing.

•Do not open or close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover in areas exposed to water spray, high winds, dust or sand.

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