Nikon 25412 D80 User's Manual - Page 139
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions, Do not dr
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to strong shocks or vibration. gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the LCD displays to light up or go dark. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in tem- will soon return to normal. perature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this lens carefully. device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment See " The Low-Pass Filter" ( ing the low-pass filter. 125) for information on clean- such as radio transmitters could interfere with the moni- Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, tor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the well-ventilated area. If the product will not be used for an product's internal circuitry. extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs. store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. Blooming: Vertical white streaks may appear in photographs of the sun or other strong light sources. This phenomenon, known as "blooming," can be prevented by reducing the amount of light that falls on the image sensor, either by To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away. choosing a slow shutter speed and small aperture or by us- Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal ing an ND filter. cover before putting the battery away. Do not touch the shutter curtain: The shutter curtain is extremely Notes on the monitor: The monitor may contain a few pixels thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should that are always lit or that do not light. This is common to all you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Im- tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. ages recorded with the product are unaffected. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright Handle all moving parts with care: Do not apply force to the bat- light. tery-chamber, card-slot, or connector covers. are especially susceptible to damage. These parts Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint on the monitor can be Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by wiping source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Should the moni- while the product is on or while images are being recorded tor break, care should be taken to avoid injury from broken or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touch- could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory ing the skin or entering the eyes and mouth. or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected. Replace the monitor cover when transporting the camera or leaving it unattended. Lens contacts: Keep the lens contacts clean. Technical Notes / Caring for the Camera 127