Nikon Coolpix 2500 - Manual (Page 7)

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Smear
When you frame bright subjects, vertical
comet-like streaks that whiten toward ei-
ther end may appear in the monitor. This
phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not
appear in the final photograph and does
not indicate a malfunction. Some smear-
ing may appear in movies.
Batteries
• When you turn the device on, check the
battery-level displayed in the monitor to
determine whether the battery needs to
be replaced. The battery needs to be re-
placed when the battery-level indicator
is flashing.
• Ready a spare battery and keep it fully
charged when taking pictures on impor-
tant occasions. Depending on your lo-
cation, you may find it difficult to pur-
chase replacement batteries on short
notice.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries
tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is
fully charged before taking pictures out-
side in cold weather. Keep a spare bat-
tery in a warm place and exchange the
two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold
battery may recover some of its charge.
• Should the battery terminals become
dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth
before use.
Memory cards
• Turn the power off before inserting or re-
moving memory cards. Inserting or re-
moving cards with the power on could
render them unusable.
• Insert memory cards
as shown in the illus-
tration at right. In-
serting cards upside
down or backwards
could damage the
camera or the card.
Storage
• To prevent mold or mildew, store the
camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If
you will not be using the product for long
periods, remove the battery to prevent
leakage and store the camera in a plastic
bag containing a desiccant. Do not, how-
ever, store the camera case in a plastic
bag, as this may cause the material to
deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradu-
ally loses its capacity to absorb moisture
and should be replaced at regular inter-
vals.
• Do not store the camera with naphtha
or camphor moth balls, close to equip-
ment that produces strong magnetic
fields, or in areas subject to extremes of
temperature, for example near a space
heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day.
• To prevent mold or mildew, take the cam-
era out of storage at least once a month.
Turn the camera on and release the shut-
ter a few times before putting the cam-
era away again.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.