Nikon Coolpix W150 Quick Start Manual

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30 For your safetyBefore using the camera underwaterCheck the items below before using the camera underwater.• Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.• Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery-chamber/memory card slotcover is not cracked or deformed.- Make sure that the waterproof packing is not detached from the camera.• Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.- Slide the cover until it locks in place with a click.Notes about operating temperature, humidity, andcondensationThe operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from –10°C to +40°C(14°F to 104°F).When you use the camera in cold climate regions or at high altitudes, observe thefollowing precautions.• Battery performance deteriorates temporarily when cold. Keep the camera andbatteries warm under your clothing before use.• Camera performance may deteriorate temporarily if it is exposed to extreme coldfor an extended period. For example, the monitor may appear darker than normalimmediately after the camera is turned on, or residual images may be produced.● Environmental conditions that are likely to cause condensationFogging (condensation) may occur on the inside of the monitor or lens when thereare sharp temperature changes or high humidity, such as in the environmentalconditions described below. This is not a camera malfunction or defect.• The camera is suddenly immersed in cold water after being in a hot place on land.• The camera is brought to a warm place such as inside a building after being in thecold outdoors.• The battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed in a high-humidity environment.● Reducing condensation• Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, put the camera and acommercially-available desiccant in a container such as a plastic bag, and seal thecontainer.Condensation is less likely to occur if the humidity inside the camera is reduced.• Before using the camera underwater, avoid storing it in locations where the cameramay become hot (such as under direct sunlight).If you submerge the camera underwater while it is hot, the sudden change intemperature may cause condensation.