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• If this product fails to operate following: correctly for any reason, discontinue use immediately and WARNING consult with a Nikon authorized • Do not press the PWR button while service representative. looking into the laser emission aperture. You may damage your...
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• Do not swing this product by the • Install the battery with the + and strap. You may hit others and with your local dealer or a Nikon – poles positioned correctly. authorized service representative cause injury.
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• Do not leave the MAIN BODY Symbol for separate collection applicable eyepiece in direct in European countries After gently removing dust with a sunlight. The This symbol indicates that this battery is blower, clean the body surface with a to be collected separately.
• Horizontal distance mode and actual distance This product uses an invisible laser beam for mode can be easily switched (PROSTAFF 1000i only) measuring. It measures the time the laser beam • Target Priority Switching System for measuring takes to travel from the rangefinder to the target overlapping subjects and back.
2 Unit of measure (m: meter/YD: yard) 3 Distant Target Priority mode 4 Battery level indicator 5 First Target Priority mode 6 Horizontal distance mode (PROSTAFF 1000i only) 7 Distance : “Failure to measure” or “Unable to measure” 8 Laser irradiation mark : Appears while the laser is being irradiated for a measurement.
Inserting/Replacing battery Type of battery 3V CR2 lithium battery ×1 Inserting/Replacing battery 1. Open the battery-chamber cover. Rotate the battery-chamber cover counterclockwise and remove it. 2. Insert the battery. To replace the battery, take out the old battery before inserting a new one. Follow the battery insertion mark inside the battery chamber to insert the + and - ends of the battery in the correct orientation (insert so that the + end faces outward).
- “Press and hold” means to continue pressing the button for 1.5 seconds or longer. - “Press” means to press the button quickly (less than 1.5 seconds). Operation diagram of the setting menus (PROSTAFF 1000i) Distance display unit: F1...
Changing the distance display unit (F1) (PROSTAFF 1000i) For the display unit of the measurement results, select YD (yards) or m (meters). Factory default setting is YD (yard). 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder.
Changing the measurement display mode (F2) (PROSTAFF 1000i) Horizontal distance mode and actual distance mode can be switched. Factory default setting is horizontal distance mode. 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder. 2. Press and hold the MODE button.
Changing the target priority mode (F3) (PROSTAFF 1000i) This Nikon Laser Rangefinder employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target Priority switching system. Factory default setting is Distant Target Priority mode. 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder.
Operation diagram of the setting menus (PROSTAFF 1000) Standby Distance display unit: F1 (yard) (meter) Target priority mode: F2 (Distant Target Priority mode) (First Target Priority mode) Press and hold the MODE button. Press the MODE button. Press the PWR button. If you press and hold the MODE button or do not operate the buttons for about 8 seconds while operating the setting menus, the displayed setting is saved and the Laser Rangefinder returns to standby.
Changing the distance display unit (F1) (PROSTAFF 1000) For the display unit of the measurement results, select YD (yards) or m (meters). Factory default setting is YD (yard). 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder. 2.
Changing the target priority mode (F2) (PROSTAFF 1000) This Nikon Laser Rangefinder employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target Priority switching system. Factory default setting is Distant Target Priority mode. 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder.
Measurement Caution — Controls, adjustments or usage of procedures other than those specified herein may produce negative effects or damage to your health due to laser radiation. • Before measuring, be sure to confirm each menu setting. Refer to “Navigating the menus” for menu details and how to change the settings.
Single measurement Pressing the PWR button once starts single measurement, then displays the results. • If measurement fails, measurement continues automatically for up to about 4 seconds until results are obtained. Measurement stops when it is successful, even within about 4 seconds. Example of measured Example of measurement distance display...
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Under Nikon’s measurement conditions. This product is equivalent to JIS/IEC protection class 4 (IPX4) (under Nikon’s testing conditions). This rating does not guarantee the water resistance performance of the unit or that it will be free from damage or problems under all conditions.
If you require a repair, please contact your local dealer or the store where you purchased the product. Do not repair or disassemble. It may result in a serious incident. Please note that Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage if the user attempts to repair or disassemble the product.
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AL123/AL124/AL125 Printed in China, 889C_2_1904...
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• Nikon’s Five Year Limited Warranty applies to the components of this Nikon Rangefinder, which components are warranted by Nikon to be free from defects in material and workmanship for five years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser from a Nikon authorized dealer.
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Nikon product must be delivered in either its original carton or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection. Nikon will not be responsible for any loss or damage incurred in connection with the return of this Nikon product.
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