Technical Notes and IndexF2The CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions describedbelow in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii - xi) when using or storing thedevice.B Do Not DropThe product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with CareDo not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. Theseparts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction ordamage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused bybroken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyesor mouth.B Keep DryThe device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.B Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureSudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in acarrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.B Keep away from Strong Magnetic FieldsDo not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagneticradiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipmentsuch as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card,or affect the product’s internal circuitry.Caring for the Product