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Caring for the Camera
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Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an
extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls, or
in any of the following locations:
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Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
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Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
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Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%
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.
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Notes on the Monitor
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The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This does not indicate
a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be affected.
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Due to the general characteristics of OLED monitors, prolonged or repeated display of the same
screen or image may result in screen burn. Screen burn can be recognized by decreased
brightness in portions of the monitor or mottled display. In some cases, screen burn may become
permanent. However, pictures are in no way affected by screen burn.
To prevent screen burn, do not set monitor brightness higher than necessary and do not display
the same screen or image for an extended period of time.
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White or colored streaks of light may be visible in the monitor with framing of bright subjects. This
phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. This
is due to characteristics of the image sensor and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also
cause partial discoloration in monitor display with shooting.
Smear does not affect recorded images except when shooting with
Continuous
set to
Multi-
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and when recording movies. When shooting in these modes, avoiding bright objects
such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended.
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Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
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The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your
Nikon-authorized service representative.
Lens
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is
pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints
or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft
cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working
toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened
with commercial lens cleaner.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty
environment, wipe off any sand, dust or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened
with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the
camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.
