Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start Guide
- Owners Manual
- Reset
- Reset Custom Settings (Custom Menu Item)
- Two-Button Reset (Does Not Affect Custom Settings)
- Clock Set (Setup Menu Item)
- Image Quality & Size
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Supplied Accessories
- Parts & Controls
- Getting Started
- Basic Operation
- Advanced Operation
- Using the Camera Menus
- Optional Accessories
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Error Messages & Displays
- Available Settings & Default Values
- Using the Command Dial
- Memory Capacity / Image Size
- Specs
- Index
- Scans of Software CD-ROMS
- Scans of Supplied DVDs
- 55-200mm Lens Information
- Warranty for Supplied Lenses
- Warranty Extension Offer for Supplied Lens
- Camera Warranty
For
Your
Safety
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 by the following symbol:
Ji\
This icon marks warnings.
To
prevent possible injury,
read
all
warnings before using this Nikon
~
product.
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WARNINGS
LL
Do
not
look
at
the
sun
through
the
viewfinder
Viewing
the
sun
or other strong light source through
the viewfinder could
cause
permanent visual impair-
ment.
LL
Using
the
viewfinder
diopter
control
When operating the viewfinder diopter control
with
your
eye
to
the viewfinder,
care
should be taken
not
to
put
your finger in your
eye
accidentally.
LL
Turn
off
immediately
in
the
event
of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or
an
unusual smell coming
from the equipment or
AC
adapter (available sepa-
rately), 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.
LL
Do
not
disassemble
Touching the product's internal parts could result
in
injury.
In
the event
of
malfunction, the product should
be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the
product break open
as
the result
of
a fall or other acci-
dent, remove the battery and/or
AC
adapter and then
take
the
product
to
a Nikon-authorized service center
for inspection.
LL
Do
not
use
in
the
presence
of
flammable
gas
Do
not
use
electronic equipment
in
the presence
of
flammable
gas,
as
this could result
in
explosion or fire.
LL
Keep
out
of
reach
of
children
Failure
to
observe this precaution could result
in
injury.
LL
Do
not
place
the
strap
around
the
neck
of
an
infant
or
child
Placing
the
camera strap around the neck
of
an
infant
or child could result in strangulation.
LL
Observe
proper
precautions
when
handling
batteries
Batteries may leak or explode
if
improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions when handling bat-
teries 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.
Ifyou
are
using
an
AC
adapter,
be
sure
it
is
unplugged.
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For
Your
Safety
• 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 battery turn the
camera
off
and allow the battery
to
cool.
• Discontinue
use
immediately should you notice any
changes in the battery, such
as
discoloration or defor-
mation.
LL
Observe
proper
precautions
when
handling
the
quick
charger
•
Keep
dry. 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-
tion 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-
tive 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.