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Symbols and conventions

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• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.
• Smartphones and tablets are referred to as “smart devices.”
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed on the camera screen, and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer screen are enclosed in [   ] (brackets).
• Images are sometimes omitted from screen display samples so that screen indicators can be more clearly shown.

Information and precautions

Life-long learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-long learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these websites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the website below for contact information.
https://imaging.nikon.com/

Before taking important pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

Use only Nikon brand electronic accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapters, AC adapters, and USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
A holographic seal that indicates an accessory as an authentic Nikon product is affixed to the dedicated rechargeable Li-ion battery.

The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

About the manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Comply with copyright notices

Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.

Disposing of data storage devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, make sure to reset all of the camera’s settings using the camera settings menu [Reset all]. After resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format the device using the camera settings menu [Format memory] or [Format card], then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky). Also replace the image in the camera settings menu [Welcome screen] [On: Photo] with another image in the same manner before discarding or transferring. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying memory cards.

Conformity marking

Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with.
Enter shooting mode or playback mode flexible button 4 () Camera settings Conformity marking