126Technical NotesKeep dryThe device will be damaged if immersedin water or subjected to high levels ofmoisture.Handle the lens and all movingparts with careDo not apply force to the lens, monitor,or to the connector, card slot, or batterychamber covers. These parts are especial-ly susceptible to damage.Do not point the lens at stronglight sources for extended pe-riodsAvoid pointing the lens at the sun or oth-er strong light sources for extended peri-ods when using or storing the camera.Intense light may cause deterioration inthe CCD image sensor, producing a whiteblur effect in photographs.Turn the product off before re-moving or disconnecting thepower sourceDo not unplug the product or remove thebatteries while the product is on, or whileimages are being recorded or deleted.Forcibly cutting power in these circum-stances could result in loss of data or indamage to product memory or internalcircuitry. To prevent an accidental inter-ruption of power, avoid carrying theproduct from one place to another whilethe AC adapter (available separately) isconnected.Do not dropThe product may malfunction if subjectedto strong shocks or vibration.Keep away from strong mag-netic fieldsDo not use or store this device in the vi-cinity of equipment that generates strongelectromagnetic radiation or magneticfields. Strong static charges or the mag-netic fields produced by equipment suchas radio transmitters could interfere withthe monitor, damage data stored on thememory card, or affect the product’s in-ternal circuitry.Avoid sudden changes in tem-peratureSudden changes in temperature, such asoccur when entering or leaving a heatedbuilding on a cold day, can cause conden-sation inside the device.To prevent condensation, place the de-vice in a carrying case or a plastic bag be-fore exposing it to sudden changes intemperature.Caring for Your CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when storing or using the device: