4 IntroductionUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complexelectronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including batterychargers, batteries, AC adapters and, USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically foruse with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within theoperational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.THE USE OF NON- N IKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERAAND MAY VOID YOUR N IKON WARRANTY.The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikonholographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in thebatteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorizedNikon dealer.Before Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before takingthe camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioningnormally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result fromproduct malfunction.About the Manuals• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into anylanguage in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actualproduct.• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and softwaredescribed in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of thisproduct.• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals isaccurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors oromissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (addressprovided separately).Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied orreproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may bepunishable by law.Holographic seal: Identifies thisdevice as an authentic Nikon product.