Nikon Coolpix S50 - Manual (Page 5)

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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.