Nikon D500 User Manual

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To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, 
read the following 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:
❚❚ WARNINGS
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Keep the sun out of the frame
Keep the sun well out of the frame 
when shooting backlit subjects. 
Sunlight focused into the camera 
when the sun is in or close to the 
frame could cause a fire.
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Do not look at the sun through the 
viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light 
source through the viewfinder could 
cause permanent visual impairment.
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Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment 
control
When operating the viewfinder 
diopter adjustment control with your 
eye to the viewfinder, care should be 
taken not to put your finger in your 
eye accidentally.
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Turn off immediately in the event of 
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an 
unusual smell coming from the 
equipment or AC adapter (available 
separately), 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 service center for 
inspection.
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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.
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Keep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution 
could result in injury. In addition, 
note that small parts constitute a 
choking hazard. Should a child 
swallow any part of this equipment, 
consult a physician immediately.
For Your Safety
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all 
warnings before using this Nikon product.
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