Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device.

Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or battery-chamber and lens covers. These parts are easily damaged. Force applied to the lens cover could cause malfunction or damage the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration in the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source

Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while an AC adapter is connected.

Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of mois- ture.

Do not dropThe product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent con- densation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

Batteries

•Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary ( 10). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions.

•Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

•Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.

•Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

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