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– This camera is not waterproof. To avoid dangerous electrical shocks,
never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
– If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, do not let
water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result in failure or
may permanently damage the unit.
Extremes in temperature may cause problems.
– If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid
environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry.
If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all
moisture is dispersed. Moisture built up can also occur on the memory
card. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove the memory card.
Wait until the moisture has dispersed before replacing the card in the
camera.
Caution on Using the Lens
– If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in the
discoloration and deterioration of the image sensor.
– Take care not to get fi ngerprints or foreign substances on the surface of
the lens.
If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can
occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery and the memory card if you do
not intend using the camera for an extended period of time.
If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to
protect the memory card.
Camera Maintenance
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Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and
LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning
fl uid can be used. Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow
this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol,
insecticide, thinners etc. This may damage the body shell of the camera and
also affect its performance. Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor.
Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case
at all times when not in use.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.
Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the fl ash unit to fi re. This
is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction.
When images are uploaded or downloaded, the data transfer may be affected
by static electricity. In this 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.
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Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery.
– Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.
The temperature of the surface increases if the camera is used for prolonged
periods of time. This doesn’t affect the camera operation and is not a problem
of the camera.
If the digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and time may adopt
the default settings by automatical battery discharged. In this case, reset the
date and time correctly before the recording
Important notes