Nikon MB-D80: Safety Precautions Precautions for Use

To ensure proper operation, read this manual

thoroughly before using this product. After

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reading, be sure to keep it where it can be seen

by all those who use the product.

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Safety Precautions

Precautions for Use

• The MB-D80 is for use with compatible devices

EN-EL3e Batteries

only.

The performance of EN-EL3e batteries drops at

• Do not use with batteries and battery holders not

temperatures below about 10 °C (50 °F). Be sure

recommended in this manual. The MB-D80 can

the battery is fully charged and keep a warm

not be used with rechargeable EN-EL3a/EN-EL3

spare battery on hand ready to exchange as nec-

Notice for Customers in Europe

Li-ion batteries or the MS-D100 or MS-D70 bat-

essary. Cold batteries will recover some of their

This symbol indicates that this prod-

tery holders.

charge when warmed.

uct is to be collected separately.

• To prevent electrical shorts caused by metal ob-

AA Batteries

The following apply only to users in

jects touching the power terminals, replace the

Due to their limited capacity, AA LR6 alkaline and

European countries:

contact cap when the MB-D80 is not in use.

ZR6 nickel- manganese batteries should be used

• This product is designated for

• When the battery holder is removed from the

only when no other alternative is available. Do

separate collection at an appro-

MB-D80, remove the batteries or place the

not use at low temperatures. In general, AA bat-

priate collection point. Do not dispose of as

holder in a container to prevent electrical shorts

teries have less capacity than EN-EL3e batteries

household waste.

caused by contact with other metal objects.

when used in the MB-D80; EN-EL3e batteries are

• For more information, contact the retailer or the

• Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell

recommended for best performance.

local authorities in charge of waste manage-

or noise from the battery pack, discontinue use

The capacity of AA batteries varies with make and

ment.

immediately. After removing the batteries, take

the device to the retailer or a Nikon-authorized

storage conditions; in some cases, they may cease

service representative for inspection.

to function before their expiry date. Note that the

• The MB-D80 is not equipped with a power

capacity of AA batteries drops sharply at tempera-

switch. Use the camera power switch to turn

tures below 20 °C (68 °F).

the power on or off .