Nikon D200 D200 User's Manual - Page 198

Storage Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting • To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera the power source in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be Do not unplug the product or remove the bat- using the product for long periods, remove tery while the product is on, or while images the battery to prevent leakage and store the are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. power to the product in these circumstances Do not, however, store the camera case in a could result in loss of data or in damage to plastic bag, as this may cause the material to product memory or internal circuitry. To pre- deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses vent an accidental interruption of power, avoid its capacity to absorb moisture and should be carrying the product from one location to an- replaced at regular intervals. other while the AC adapter is connected. • Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day. • 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 the camera away again. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away. Batteries • Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. • When you turn the device on, check the bat- tery-level displayed in the control panel to determine whether the battery needs to be recharged or replaced. The battery needs to be recharged or replaced when the batterylevel indicator is flashing. • When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL3e battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase Technical Notes-Caring for the Camera Notes on the monitor replacement batteries on short notice. • The monitor may contain a few pixels that • On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends are always lit or that do not light. This is a to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully characteristic common to all TFT LCD moni- charged before taking photographs outside tors and does not indicate a malfunction. Im- in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a ages recorded with the product will not be warm place and exchange the two as nec- affected. essary. Once warmed, a cold battery may • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see recover some of its charge. in a bright light. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is ful- • Do not apply pressure to the monitor; this ly charged can impair battery performance. could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or • Should the battery terminals become dirty, lint on the monitor can be removed with a wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before blower. Stains can be removed by rubbing use. the surface lightly with a soft cloth or cham- • After removing the battery from the camera, ois leather. be sure to replace the terminal cover. • Should the monitor break, care should be • Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and recycle used batteries in accord with local to prevent the liquid crystal from the moni- regulations. tor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. • Replace the monitor cover when transporting the camera or leaving it unattended. 188