the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.

•Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batter- ies, such as discoloration or deforma- tion.

•If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger MH-71 (available separately)

•Keep dry. Failure to observe this pre- caution could result in fire or electric shock.

•Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

•Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during light- ening storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

•Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-autho- rized service representative for inspec- tion. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or elec- tric shock.

•Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur- pose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device 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 using 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 (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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Introduction