Nikon D70SBODY manual For Your Safety, Do not look at the sun through the view- finder

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 equip- ment. 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 symbol:

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

WARNINGS

Do not look at the sun through the view- finder

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 sep- arately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, tak- ing 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 flam- mable 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 the neck of an infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

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 han- dling batteries

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

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

•Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.

•Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.

•Do not short or disassemble the bat- tery.

•Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

•Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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