Samsung EC-WB2200BPBRU, EC-WB2200BPBFR, EC-WB2200BPBTR, EC-WB2200BPBE1 Using or storing the camera

Camera maintenance

Using or storing the camera

Inappropriate places to use or store the camera

•Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.

•Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity, or where the humidity changes drastically.

•Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot, poorly- ventilated areas, such as in a car during summer time.

•Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

•Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.

•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.

•Do not store the camera where there are mothballs.

Using on beaches or shores

•Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in similar areas.

•Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera.

Storing for extended period of time

•When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel.

•Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.

•The present date and time can be initialized when the camera is turned on after the camera and battery have been separated for a prolonged period.

Using the camera with caution in humid environments

When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm one, condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera. In this situation, turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour. If condensation forms on the memory card, remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all moisture has evaporated before reinserting it.

Other cautions

•Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others or damage to your camera.

•Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

•Turn off the camera when not using it.

•Your camera contains delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera.

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