116Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when using or storing the device.j Keep dryThe device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.j Do not dropThe product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.j Handle the lens and all moving parts with careDo not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber.These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera mal-function or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoidinjury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching theskin or entering the eyes or mouth.j Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periodsAvoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods whenusing or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor,producing a white blur effect in photographs.j Keep away from strong magnetic fieldsDo not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromag-netic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced byequipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data storedon the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.j Avoid sudden changes in temperatureSudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building ona cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, placethe device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temper-ature.j Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the powersourceDo not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded ordeleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in dam-age to product memory or internal circuitry.
