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For Your Safety
In
trodu
ct
ion
Observe caution when han-
dling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when han-
dling the battery for use in this
product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off. If you are using
the AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL8 (supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting it in a Bat-
tery Charger MH-62 (supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do
not attempt to insert it upside
down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
• Do not expose the battery to
flame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hair-
pins.
• 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.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any change in
the battery, such as discoloration
or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged bat-
tery comes in contact with cloth-
ing or skin, rinse immediately with
plenty of water.
Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the
battery charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with
a dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or
go near the battery charger dur-
ing thunderstorms. Failure to
observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
•
Do not damage, modify, forc-
ibly tug or bend the power
cable, place it under heavy
objects, or expose it to heat or
flame
. Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-autho-
rized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe
these precautions could result in
fire or electric shock.
