The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA E For Your Safety This section contains important safety information. Read this section in its entirety before using your COOLPIX995 or the software provided with your camera. Warnings and Cautions The symbols listed below are used in this guide and in other documentation to indicate warnings and cautions that should be read before use. This symbol is used to mark warnings that should be read before use to prevent possible injury. Before Using the Camera 3 Warning Before Using the Camera This chapter provides information that you should read before using this camera. Caution This symbol indicates where caution should be exercised to avoid damaging your Nikon product. Warnings To prevent injury, observe the following warnings when using your Nikon product. Do not look at the sun through the Viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the Viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not place camera strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. 2 For Your Safety--continued Observe proper precautions when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: · Make sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using the AC adapter, Make sure it is unplugged. · Use only the supplied rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery or a 6V 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short-circuit or disassemble the battery. · Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. When operating the diopter adjustment dial with your eye to the Viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. Before Using the Camera 5 When using the Viewfinder Cautions Observe the following precautions to ensure that you continue to get the most from your Nikon product. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep free of salt, sand, and dust After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the lens is described on page 165 of this document. Do not walk while looking through the Viewfinder Walking while looking through the camera's Viewfinder or color LCD monitor could result in a fall or other injury. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, or connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the camera is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted from memory. Forcibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the internal circuitry or memory. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected. 4 For Your Safety--continued Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Attach the strap (p. 40) and lens-cap cord and keep the strap around your wrist when carrying the camera. Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Before Using the Camera 7 Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that produces strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters or household television sets could interfere with the color monitor, damage data stored on the flashmemory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission E995 (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Tested To Comply Statement With FCC Standards This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in its carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. Batteries When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the control panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing. The battery-level indicator may briefly show N (battery fully charged) after an exhausted battery is reinserted in the camera. On cold days, the capacity of the battery tends to decrease. When taking pictures outside in cold weather, keep a warm spare battery on hand. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth before use. Memory cards Observe the following precautions when handling CompactFlashTM memory cards: · Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable. · Insert memory cards as shown on page 36. Inserting cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. 6 For Your Safety--continued Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. Notices Concerning the Manuals Provided with This Product · Reproduction, in whole or in part, of any of the manuals provided with your Nikon product requires prior permission from Nikon. · The information contained in these manuals is subject to change without notice. · While Nikon has made every effort to produce perfect manuals, we appreciate any opportunity for improvement. Should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you were to kindly let us know. The address of Nikon's representative in your area is provided separately. Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins or securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. Disclaimer of Liability · Nikon does not accept liability for damages resulting from the use of this product. A Note on Memory Cards Your digital camera uses CompactFlash flash-memory cards to store photographs. While any card conforming to CompactFlash specifications can be used, performance may vary depending on the make of card. Nikon CompactFlash memory cards are recommended. Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, or tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Macintosh PC Exchange, Power Macintosh and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and IBM PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. 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