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Introduction
For Your Safety
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 included 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
1 m (3 ft 4 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.
Turn the power off when using
inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take off or landing.
When using the COOLPIX S9500, disable
the GPS position information recording
function before boarding an airplane.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves emitted by this
camera may disrupt the electronic
systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital. Remove the
Eye-Fi card, which can be the cause of
the disruption, beforehand if inserted in
the camera.
Drivers should not operate the
camera while driving.
This could cause a traffic accident.
3D Images
Do not continuously view 3D images
recorded with this device for extended
periods, whether on a television,
monitor, or other display. In the case of
children whose visual systems are still
maturing, consult a pediatrician or
ophthalmologist prior to use and
follow their instructions. Prolonged
viewing of 3D images may cause eye
strain, nausea, or discomfort. Cease use
should any of these symptoms occur
and consult a physician if necessary.