Nikon D200KIT, D70-series, D200BODY, D200OUTFIT, 17002 manual 188, Storage, Batteries

Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera

Storage

•To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals.

•Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day.

•To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.

•Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away.

Notes on the monitor

•The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD moni- tors and does not indicate a malfunction. Im- ages recorded with the product will not be affected.

•Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.

•Do not apply pressure to the monitor; this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or cham- ois leather.

•Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the moni- tor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

•Replace the monitor cover when transporting the camera or leaving it unattended.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source

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

Batteries

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

•When you turn the device on, check the bat- tery-level displayed in the control panel to determine whether the battery needs to be recharged or replaced. The battery needs to be recharged or replaced when the battery- level indicator is flashing.

•When taking photographs on important oc- casions, ready a spare EN-EL3e battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.

•On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as nec- essary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

•Continuing to charge the battery after it is ful- ly charged can impair battery performance.

•Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.

•After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace the terminal cover.

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

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