Nikon D40 Guide User Manual page 4

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the follow
ing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. 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 bythe following symbol:
_\ This icon marks warnings. To Prevent possible inju% read all warnings before using this Nikon
product.
WARNINGS
z_ Donot lookat the sunthroughthe viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through
the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impair
ment
Z_ Using the viewfinderdioptercontrol
When operating the vievvfinder diopter control with
your eye to the viewfinde_, care should be taken not to
put your finger in your eye accidentally
z_ Turn effimmediately in the event ofmalfonction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming
from the equipment or AC adapter (available sepa
rarely), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid burns Continued
operation could result in injury After removing the
battery, take the equipment to a Nikon authorized ser
vice center for inspection
z_ Donet disassemble
Touching the product's internal parts could result in
injury In the event of malfunction, the product should
• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or
backwards
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive
heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water
• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the bat
tery. Do not transport or store the battery 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
battery when no charge remains
• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal
cover and store in a cool, dry place
• The battery may be hot immediately after use or when
the product has been used on battery power for an
extended period Before removing the batteryturn the
camera off and allow the battery to cool
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any
changes in the battery, such as discoloration of defor
marion
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be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the Z_
product break open as the result of a fall or other acd
dent, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then
take the product to a Nikon authorized service center
for inspection
Donot usein the presence offlammablegas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of
flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire
Keepout of reachof children
Failure to observe this precaution could result in iniury
Donot placethe straparound the neckof an infant or child
Plating the camera strap around the neck of an infant
or child could result in strangulation
Observe properprecautions when handlingbatteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled
Observe the following precautions when handling bat
reties for use in this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment
• Do not short or disassemble the battery
• Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery
If you a_e using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged
Observe properprecautions w hen handlingthe quickcharger
• Keep dr_z Failure to observe this precaution could
result in fire or electric shock
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be
removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result
in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger
during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precau
don could result in electric shock
• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the
power cable Do not place it under heavy objects or
expose it to heat or flame Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become exposed, take the
power cable to a Nikon authorized service representa
five for inspection Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire or electric shock
• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands
Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec
tric shock
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