Nikon CoolPix 3100 User Manual page 4

For Your Safety
• Do not expose batteries to fl ame 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.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the bat-
teries when no charge remains.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the batteries may
become hot. Before removing the bat-
teries, turn the camera off and allow the
batteries to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any changes in the batteries, such
as discoloration or deformation.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input and
output jacks, use only the cables pro-
vided or sold by Nikon for the purpose,
to maintain compliance with product
regulations.
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.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during
use. Observe due caution when remov-
ing memory cards from the camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed should not
be played back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player
could cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
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Observe caution when operating the
fl ash
Using the fl ash close to your subject's
eyes could cause temporary visual impair-
ment. Particular care should be observed
if photographing infants, when the fl ash
should be no less than one meter (39˝)
from the subject.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or entering
the eyes or mouth.