Nikon D80 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 fol-lowing 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 this sec-tion are indicated by the following symbol: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 notto put your finger in your eye accidentally.Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smell com-ing from the equipment or AC adapter (availableseparately), unplug the AC adapter and remove thebattery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Con-tinued operation could result in injury. After remov-ing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-au-thorized service center for inspection.Do not disassembleTouching the product’s internal parts could resultin injury. In the event of malfunction, the productshould be repaired only by a qualified technician.Should the product break open as the result of afall or other accident, remove the battery and/or ACadapter and then take the product to a Nikon-autho-rized service center for 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 orfi re.Keep out of reach of childrenFailure to observe this precaution could result in in-jury.Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant orchildPlacing 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 handlingbatteries for use in this product:• Use only batteries approved for use in this equip-ment.• Do not short or disassemble the battery.• Be sure the product is off before replacing the bat-tery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is un-plugged.• 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 thebattery. Do not transport or store the battery withmetal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged.To avoid damage to the product, be sure to removethe battery 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 orwhen the product has been used on battery powerfor an extended period. Before removing the batteryturn the camera 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 fi re or electric shock.• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should beremoved with a dry cloth. Continued use could resultin fi re.• Do not handle the power cable or go near the char-ger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe thisprecaution 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 represen-tative for inspection. Failure to observe this precau-tion could 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.WARNINGSThis icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before usingthis Nikon product.