important notes
• Extremes intemperature may cause problems.
- If the camera is transferred from acold to awarm andhumid
environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry. Ifthis occurs, turnthe camera off andwait forat least
1hour untilall moisture is dispersed. Moisture build-up canalso
occur on the memory card. Ifthis happens, turn off the
camera and remove the memory card. Wait until the moisture
hasevaporated.
• Caution on Using the Lens
- Ifthe lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result inthe
discoloration anddeterioration ofthe image sensor.
-Take care not toget fingerprints or foreign substances onthe
surface of the lens.
• If the digital camera isnot usedfor along period,an electric
discharge canoccur. Itis a good idea toremove the battery and
the memory card if you donot intend touse the camera for an
extended period of time.
• If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself
off to protect thememory card.
Camera Maintenance
-Use asoft brush (available fromphoto stores) to gently clean the
lens and LCD assemblies, tf this does not work, lens-cleaning
paper with tens cleaning fluid can be used.
Clean the camera bodywith asoft cloth. Do not allow this
camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as
benzol, insecticide, thinners etc. This may damage thebody
shell of thecamera and also affect its performance. Rough
handling can damage the LCD screen. Takecare to avoid
damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case atall
times when notin use.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.
• Under certain conditions, staticelectricity can cause theflash unit
to fire.This is not harmful to the camera andis not a malfunction.
When images are uptoaded ordownloaded, the data transfer may
beaffected bystatic electricity. Inthis case, disconnect and re-
connect the USB cable before trying the transfer again.
Before an important event or going on a trip,you should check
the camera condition.
-Takeapicture to testthecamera's conditionand prepareanextrabattery.
-Samsung cannot be heldresponsible for camera malfunctions.
Ifthe digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and time
may return to the default settings because the battery has
discharged. Inthiscase, reset the date andtime before the
recording.
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