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Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak
performance of your camera.
Warning
—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution
—situations that could cause damage to your
camera or other equipment
Note
—notes, usage tips, or additional information
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases
and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or
its accessories.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present
physical dangers as well.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to
people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s
eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
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Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations
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when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,
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such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when overheated.
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious
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damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water
damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
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temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
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poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
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extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on
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beaches or in other similar areas.
Protect your camera from impact, shock, bending, or press of
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heavy goods when you connect either cable or power co
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d. It may
damage your camera or cable or cause by electric shock or fire.
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adaptors and
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installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,
improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and
memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
Safety warnings
Safety precautions
