154Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off beforeputting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for anextended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls, orin any of the following locations:• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such astelevisions or radios• Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)• Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 %To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the cameraaway again.C Notes on the Monitor• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristiccommon to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using theproduct will not be affected.• When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end mayappear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the finalphotograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may appear in movies.• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact yourNikon-authorized service representative.LensAvoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that ispumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprintsor other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a softcloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and workingtoward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampenedwith commercial lens cleaner.Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.BodyUse a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, drycloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or saltwith a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Notethat foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by thewarranty.
