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• Setting the aperture
Use
the
cameratoadjust
the
aperture setting.
• The built-in flash and vignetting
• The built-in flash
cannot
be used over distances
of
less
than
0.6m(2.0
ft.).
• To prevent vignetting,donot
use
the
lens hood.
* Vignetting
is
the
darkeningofthe
corners around
the
image
that
occurs
when
the
light
emitted by
the
flash
is
obstructed by
the
lens hood, or lens barrel,
depending on
the
shooting distance.
• Lens care
•Becareful
nottoallow
the
CPU
contacts ®
to
become dirty or damaged.
• If the lens
mount
rubber gasket (j)
is
damaged, be
sure
to
visit
the
nearest Nikon-authorized service
representative for repair.
• Clean lens surfaces
with
a blower brush. To remove
dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean
cotton
cloth or
lens tissue moistened
with
ethanol (alcohol) or lens
cleaner. Wipe in a circular
motion
from
the
center
to
the
outer edge, taking care
nottoleave traces or
touch other parts
of
the
lens.
• Never
use
organic solvent suchasthinnerorbenzene
to
clean the lens,asthis could cause damage, result
in
afire, or cause health problems.
•
NC
filters are availabletoprotect
the
front
lens
element.The lens hood also helps
to
protect
the
front
of
the
lens.
• When storing
the
lensinits flexible lens pouch, attach
both
the
front
and rear lens
caps.
• When
the
lensismounted
on a camera,donot
pick
up
or hold
the
camera and lens by
the
lens hood.
• When
the
lens will
not
be used foranextended
period
of
time, store it in a cool, dry placetoprevent
mold
and rust.Besuretostore
the
lens away from
direct sunlight or chemicals such
as
camphor
or
naphthalene.
• Do
not
get
wateron
the
lens or
drop
it in waterasthis
will cause it
to
rust and malfunction.
• Reinforced plastic
is
used for certain partsofthe
lens.
To avoid damage, never leave the lens in
an
excessively
hot
place.