Nikon D100 - 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 equip-
ment. 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:
WARNINGS
Do not look 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 un-
usual smell coming from the equip-
ment or from the AC adapter (avail-
able separately), unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery im-
mediately, taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the battery,
take the equipment to a Nikon-autho-
rized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flam-
mable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Do not place 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 product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of
a malfunction, the product should be
repaired only by a qualified technician.
Should the product break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, re-
move the battery and/or AC adapter
and then take the product to a Nikon-
authorized service center for inspec-
tion.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if im-
properly handled. Observe the follow-
ing precautions when handling batter-
ies for use in this product:
• Be sure the product is off before re-
placing the battery. If you are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only batteries approved for use in
this equipment.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the bat-
tery.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or
to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
For Your Safety
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before us-
ing your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.