8For Your SafetyCAUTIONSDo not disassemble.Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury.In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by aqualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of afall or other accident, remove the camera battery and/or disconnectthe AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorizedservice center for inspection.Turn the camera off immediately in the event of malfunction.Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from theequipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and remove thecamera battery, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation couldresult in fire or injury.After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorizedservice center for inspection.Do not use in the presence of flammable gas.Operating electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gascould result in explosion or fire.Do not look at the sun through the lens or the cameraviewfinder.Viewing the sun or other bright light source through the lens orviewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.Keep out of reach of children.Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.Observe the following precautions when handling the lens andcamera:• Keep the lens and camera dry. Failure to observe this precautioncould result in fire or electric shock.• Do not handle the lens or camera with wet hands. Failure to observethis precaution could result in electric shock.• Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects.Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to theframe could cause a fire.• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, attach the frontand rear lens caps and store the lens out of direct sunlight. If left indirect sunlight, the lens could focus the sun’s rays onto flammableobjects, causing fire.Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera attached.You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.Do not leave the lens where it will be exposed to extremely hightemperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.Failure to observe this precaution could adversely affect the lens’internal parts, causing fire.