iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read thefollowing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep thesesafety instructions 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 thisNikon product.Keep the sun out of the frameKeep the sun well out of the frame whenshooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused intothe camera when the sun is within, or close to,the frame could cause a fire.Do not look at the sun through theviewfinderViewing the sun or other strong light sourcethrough the viewfinder could cause permanentvisual impairment.Using the viewfinder diopter controlWhen operating the viewfinder diopter controlwith your eye to the viewfinder, care should betaken not to put your finger in your eyeaccidentally.Turn off immediately in the event ofmalfunctionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smellcoming from the equipment or AC adapter(available separately), unplug the AC adapterand remove the battery immediately, takingcare to avoid burns. Continued operation couldresult in injury. After removing the battery, takethe equipment to a Nikon-authorized servicecenter for inspection.Do not disassembleTouching the product’s internal parts couldresult in injury. In the event of malfunction, theproduct should be repaired only by a qualifiedtechnician. Should the product break open asthe result of a fall or other accident, remove thebattery and/or AC adapter and then take theproduct to a Nikon-authorized service center forinspection.Do not use in the presence of flammablegasDo not use electronic equipment in thepresence of flammable gas, as this could resultin explosion or fire.Keep out of reach of childrenFailure to observe this precaution could result ininjury.Do not place the strap around the neck ofan infant or childPlacing the camera strap around the neck of aninfant or child could result in strangulation.Observe proper precautions whenhandling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode if improperlyhandled. Observe the following precautionswhen handling batteries for use in this product:• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9(supplied). Use the Quick Charger MH-23(supplied) to charge the battery.• Do not short or disassemble the battery.• Be sure the product is off before replacing thebattery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sureit is unplugged.• Do not attempt to insert the battery upsidedown or backwards.• Do not expose the battery to flame or toexcessive heat.• Do not immerse in or expose to water.• Replace the terminal cover when transportingthe battery. Do not transport or store thebattery with metal objects such as necklacesor hairpins.• Batteries are prone to leakage when fullydischarged. To avoid damage to the product,be sure to remove the battery when nocharge remains.• When the battery is not in use, attach theterminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.• The battery may be hot immediately after useor when the product has been used onbattery power for an extended period. Beforeremoving the battery turn the camera off andallow the battery to cool.• Discontinue use immediately should younotice any changes in the battery, such asdiscoloration or deformation.