Nikon D80 - Manual (Page 4)

ii For Your Safety
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the fol-
lowing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety
instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this sec-
tion are indicated by the following symbol:
Do not look at the sun through the viewfi nder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through
the viewfi nder could cause permanent visual impair-
ment.
Using the viewfi nder diopter control
When operating the viewfi nder diopter control with
your eye to the viewfi nder, care should be taken not
to put your fi nger in your eye accidentally.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell com-
ing from the equipment or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Con-
tinued operation could result in injury. After remov-
ing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-au-
thorized service center for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts could result
in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product
should be repaired only by a qualifi ed 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 Nikon-autho-
rized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of fl ammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of
fl ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or
fi re.
Keep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution could result in in-
jury.
Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or
child
Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant
or child could result in strangulation.
Observe proper precautions when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equip-
ment.
• Do not short or disassemble the battery.
• Be sure the product is off before replacing the bat-
tery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is un-
plugged.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or
backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to fl ame 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 the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are 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, dry place.
• The battery may be hot immediately after use or
when the product has been used on battery power
for an extended period. Before removing the battery
turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any
changes in the battery, such as discoloration or defor-
mation.
Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in fi re 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 fi re.
• Do not handle the power cable or go near the char-
ger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the
power cable. Do not place it under heavy objects or
expose it to heat or fl ame. Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become exposed, take the
power cable to a Nikon-authorized service represen-
tative for inspection. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could result in fi re or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec-
tric shock.
WARNINGS
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using
this Nikon product.