Nikon D80 - Manual (Page 139)

127 Technical Notes / Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Do not dr op: The product may malfunction if subjected to
strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunc-
tion if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of hu-
midity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa-
rable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in tem-
perature, 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 a carry-
ing case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes
in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fi elds: Do not use or store this
device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fi elds. Strong static
charges or the magnetic fi elds produced by equipment
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the moni-
tor, damage data stored on the memory card, or aff ect the
product’s internal circuitry.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens
pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an ex-
tended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to
deteriorate or produce a white blur eff ect in photographs.
Blooming: Vertical white streaks may appear in photographs
of the sun or other strong light sources. This phenomenon,
known as “blooming,” can be prevented by reducing the
amount of light that falls on the image sensor, either by
choosing a slow shutter speed and small aperture or by us-
ing an ND fi lter.
Do not touch the shutter curtain: The shutter curtain is extremely
thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should
you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning
tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower.
These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.
Handle all moving parts with care: Do not apply force to the bat-
tery-chamber, card-slot, or connector covers. These parts
are especially susceptible to damage.
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power
source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery
while the product is on or while images are being recorded
or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances
could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory
or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption
of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to
another while the AC adapter is connected.
Lens contacts: Keep the lens contacts clean.
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to
gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe
off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure
water and then dry the camera thoroughly. In rare instances,
static electricity may cause the LCD displays to light up or go
dark. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display
will soon return to normal.
The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint should
be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol
blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid.
To remove fi ngerprints and other stains from the lens, apply
a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the
lens carefully.
See “ The Low-Pass Filter” ( 125) for information on clean-
ing the low-pass fi lter.
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry,
well-ventilated area. If the product will not be used for an
extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and
store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do
not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this
may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant
gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should
be replaced at regular intervals.
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage
at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the
shutter a few times before putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal
cover before putting the battery away.
Notes on the monitor: The monitor may contain a few pixels
that are always lit or that do not light. This is common to all
TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Im-
ages recorded with the product are unaff ected.
Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright
light.
Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause
damage or malfunction. Dust or lint on the monitor can be
removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by wiping
lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Should the moni-
tor break, care should be taken to avoid injury from broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touch-
ing the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.
Replace the monitor cover when transporting the camera or
leaving it unattended.