Nikon S6 - Manual (Page 4)

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To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following 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 section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera or AC adapt-
er, unplug the AC adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could result
in injury. After removing or disconnecting
the power source, take the equipment to
a Nikon-authorized service representative
for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the camera
or AC adapter could result in injury. Re-
pairs should be performed only by quali-
fi ed technicians. Should the camera or
AC adapter break open as the result of a
fall or other accident, take the product to
a Nikon-authorized service representative
for inspection after unplugging the prod-
uct and / or removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the pres-
ence 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.
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent
infants from putting the batteries or other
small parts into their mouths.
Observe caution when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly
handled. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling batteries for use in
this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the prod-
uct off . If you are using the AC adapter, be
sure it is unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lith-
ium-ion batteries (supplied). Charge the
battery either by inserting it in the camera
and connecting the supplied AC adapter,
or by inserting it in a MH-62 battery charger
(available separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt
to insert it upside down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to ex-
cessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when trans-
porting the battery. Do not transport or
store with metal objects such as necklaces
or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully
discharged. To avoid damage to the prod-
uct, 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 damaged batteries comes in
contact with clothing or skin, rinse immedi-
ately with plenty of water.
For Your Safety