Nikon D40 Owner's Manual

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ii For Your SafetyFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the follow-ing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safetyinstructions where all those who use the product will read them.The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in thissection are indicated by the following symbol:WARNINGSThis icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikonproduct.Do not look at the sun through the viewfinderViewing the sun or other strong light source throughthe viewfinder could cause permanent visual impair-ment.Using the viewfinder diopter controlWhen operating the viewfinder diopter control withyour eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not toput your finger in your eye accidentally.Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smell comingfrom the equipment or AC adapter (available sepa-rately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteryimmediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continuedoperation could result in injury. After removing thebattery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized ser-vice center for inspection.Do not disassembleTouching the product’s internal parts could result ininjury. In the event of malfunction, the product shouldbe repaired only by a qualified technician. Should theproduct break open as the result of a fall or other acci-dent, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and thentake the product to a Nikon-authorized service centerfor inspection.Do not use in the presence of flammable gasDo not use electronic equipment in the presence offlammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.Keep out of reach of childrenFailure to observe this precaution could result in injury.Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or childPlacing the camera strap around the neck of an infantor child could result in strangulation.Observe proper precautions when handling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.Observe the following precautions when handling bat-teries for use in this product:• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.• Do not short or disassemble the battery.• Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery.If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down orbackwards.• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessiveheat.• Do not immerse in or expose to water.• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the bat-tery. Do not transport or store the battery with metalobjects such as necklaces or hairpins.• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged.To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove thebattery when no charge remains.• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminalcover and store in a cool, dry place.• The battery may be hot immediately after use or whenthe product has been used on battery power for anextended period. Before removing the battery turn thecamera off and allow the battery to cool.• Discontinue use immediately should you notice anychanges in the battery, such as discoloration or defor-mation.Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution couldresult in fire or electric shock.• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should beremoved with a dry cloth. Continued use could resultin fire.• Do not handle the power cable or go near the chargerduring thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precau-tion could result in electric shock.• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend thepower cable. Do not place it under heavy objects orexpose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation bedamaged and the wires become exposed, take thepower cable to a Nikon-authorized service representa-tive for inspection. Failure to observe this precautioncould result in fire or electric shock.• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands.Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec-tric shock.