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Introduction
Introduction
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include com-
plex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery
chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for
use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the
operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
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WARRANTY
. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not approved by
Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries
overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized
Nikon dealer.
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 8700 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product
malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and
ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.:
http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe:
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:
http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to
fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog -
ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your
area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:
http://nikonimaging.com/
