102Technical NotesCaring for Your CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when storing or using the device:Keep dryThe device will be damaged if immersedin water or subjected to high levels ofmoisture.Handle the lens and all moving partswith careDo not apply force to the lens, monitor,or viewfinder or to the connector, cardslot, battery chamber, or lens covers.These parts are especially susceptibleto damage. Applying force to the lenscover could result in camera malfunc-tion or damage to the lens.Do not point the lens at strong lightsources for extended periodsAvoid pointing the lens at the sun orother strong light sources for extendedperiods when using or storing the cam-era. Intense light may cause deteriora-tion in the CCD image sensor, produc-ing a white blur effect in photographs.Turn the product off before removing ordisconnecting the power sourceDo not unplug the product or removethe batteries while the product is on,or while images are being recorded ordeleted. Forcibly cutting power in thesecircumstances could result in loss ofdata or in damage to product memoryor internal circuitry. To prevent an ac-cidental interruption of power, avoidcarrying the product from one place toanother while the AC adapter (availableseparately) is connected.Do not dropThe product may malfunction if sub-jected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep away from strong magnetic fieldsDo not use or store this device in thevicinity of equipment that generatesstrong electromagnetic radiation ormagnetic fields. Strong static charges orthe magnetic fields produced by equip-ment such as radio transmitters couldinterfere with the monitor, damage datastored on the memory card, or affect theproduct’s internal circuitry.Avoid sudden changes in temperatureSudden changes in temperature, suchas occur when entering or leaving aheated building on a cold day, cancause condensation inside the device.To prevent condensation, place thedevice in a carrying case or a plastic bagbefore exposing it to sudden changes intemperature.The AF-Assist Illuminator LEDThe light-emitting diode (LED) used inthe AF-assist illuminator conforms tothe following IEC standard:IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2 -2001CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT