Introduction
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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 pre-
cautions 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 prod-
uct 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 bro-
ken glass and to prevent liquid crystal
from the monitor touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.