Nikon KeyMission 170 - Manual (Page 9)

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Introduction
Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof
Performance
• Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it
against a water surface.
• Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater.
- Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or
waterfalls.
- Do not expose to depths greater than 10 m (33 ft) underwater.
- Make sure not to drop the camera underwater. This camera does not float in
water.
• Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more.
• Do not insert a wet memory card or battery in the camera.
- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover when the camera or
your hands are wet. Doing so may cause water to seep inside the camera or
result in camera malfunction.
• Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater.
• If moisture such as water droplets adheres to
the outside of the camera or inside of the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover,
immediately wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.
- If a foreign substance adheres to the
outside of the camera or inside of the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover,
immediately remove it with a blower or a
soft cloth.
• Do not leave the camera in cold conditions or
in hot conditions of 40°C (104°F) or more for a
long period of time.
- Doing so could cause deterioration of the waterproof performance.
- When using the camera underwater, make sure the water temperature is from
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use the camera at hot springs.
Before Using the Camera Underwater
Check the items below before using the camera underwater.
• Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
• Make sure that the waterproofing packing of the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover is not cracked or deformed.
- Make sure that the waterproofing packing is not detached from the camera.
• Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.
- Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release is in
the LOCK position ( A2).