Nikon 900 - Manual (Page 5)

- 5 - Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when using
and storing your COOLPIX 900.
• Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the
viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.
• Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from
the camera or the AC adapter (available separately), unplug
the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately,
taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result
in injury. After removing the batteries, take the camera to an
authorized Nikon service center for repairs.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of
flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
• Do not place camera strap around neck
Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in
strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing
the strap around the neck of an infant or child.
• Do not disassemble
Touching the camera’s internal parts could result in injury. In
the event of a malfunction, the camera should be repaired
only by a qualified technician. Should the camera break open
as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries
and/or AC adapter and then take the camera to an
authorized Nikon service center for repairs.
• 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 camera.
• Turn the selector dial to OFF before replacing the batteries.
If you are using the AC adapter, be sure to unplug the
camera.
• Use only 1.5V AA (LR6) batteries. Alkaline batteries are
recommended, but nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel metal-
hydride (NiMH), and lithium batteries may also be used.
Note however that the battery indicator may not function
properly with these types. Because of their short life-span,
the use of manganese batteries is not recommended. Using
other types of battery could cause fire.
• When inserting batteries, align their positive (+) and negative
(-) poles as shown in the label at the entry to the battery
chamber.