137Technical NotesCaring for the ProductNotes About the Monitor• Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision;at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective.Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, orgreen) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recordedwith the device.• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.• Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Shouldthe monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and toprevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes ormouth.Notes About SmearWhite or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. Thisphenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the imagesensor; it is characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear mayalso take the form of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appearin images saved with the camera except in the cases of movies. When recording movies, werecommend that you avoid bright subjects such as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electriclights.The BatteryPrecautions for Use• Note that the battery may become hot after use.• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F) asthis could cause damage or malfunction.• If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell comingfrom the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.• After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery ina plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it.Charging the BatteryCheck the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery ifnecessary.• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)before use.• A high battery temperature may prevent the battery from charging properly orcompletely, and may reduce battery performance. Note that the battery may become hotafter use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.When charging the battery inserted into this camera using the Charging AC Adapter or acomputer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above45°C (113°F).• Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reducedbattery performance.• The battery temperature may increase during charging. However, this is not amalfunction.
