to ensure continued enjoyment of your nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device:

    keep dry

    the device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

    do not drop

    the product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

    do not apply force to moving parts

    do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, battery-chamber cover, memory card slot cover, or the connector covers. these parts are especially susceptible to damage.

    avoid sudden changes in temperature

    sudden changes in temperature can cause condensation inside the device, particularly in humid environments.

    turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source

    before disconnecting the ac adapter (available separately) or removing the batteries, turn the device off after ensuring that it has completed any operations that may be in progress, including recording or deletion. after turning the camera off, wait for the flash-ready lamp to go out before removing the batteries or disconnecting the ac adapter.

    keep away from strong magnetic fields

    strong magnetic fields can damage electronic products.

    storage

    when storing the for an extended period, choose a location with a humidity of under 60% and a temperature of between c10 °c (14 °f) and +50 °c (122 °f).

    cleaning

    for optimum results when cleaning the lens or monitor, use a blower to remove dust and debris. to remove fingerprints, wipe the lens gently in a circular motion using a lint-free or specialist lens cleaning cloth. to clean the body, use a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and then dry thoroughly.

    do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

    avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

    notes on the monitor

    1、when you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the monitor. this phenomenon, known as "smear," does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. some smearing may appear in movies.

    2、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 monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. images recorded with the product will not be affected.