11Before You BeginIntroductionUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic cir-cuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters,and flashes) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered andproven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.T HE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAM-AGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Theuse of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikonholographic seal* could interfere with normal operation of the cam-era or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leak-ing.For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a localauthorized Nikon dealer.* Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.Before Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camerawith you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon willnot be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.Internal Memory and SD Memory CardThis camera uses both internal memory and an SD memory card for storing pictures. If you insert amemory card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card instead of in theinternal memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the internal memory or to format the internalmemory, remove the memory card first.Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/• For users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequent-ly-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional in-formation may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below forcontact information:http://nikonimaging.com/Holographicseal