Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceF5Technical Notes and IndexCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Be sure 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 naphtha 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)• Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity 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.• For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” (F 3) in“Maximizing Camera Life and Performance”.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. Pictures recorded using theproduct will not be affected.• White 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 image sensor; it ischaracteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the formof partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in pictures recordedwith the camera except in the cases of movies and of pictures recorded with Multi-shot 16selected for Continuous. When shooting in these modes, we recommend that you avoid brightsubjects such as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electric lights.• Pictures 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 the lens/projector window with your fingers. Remove dust orlint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to oneend that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To removefingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe thelens/projector window with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at thecenter of them and working toward the edges. If this fails, clean them using acloth lightly dampened with 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 other sandy or dustyenvironment, wipe off any sand, dust or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampenedwith fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside thecamera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.
