Samsung FlatFOTO 2.0 User Manual

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43 Using Your FlatFOTO 2.0 Digital CameraCharging the batteryLong battery life is one of the key benefits of this camera compared to other digital cameras.On a full charge, the camera will take hundreds of images with the flash or over one thousandimages without the flash. Your camera battery has already been charged prior to shipment.So, you should be able to take pictures without recharging it. However, just to be safe, youmay want to follow the instructions below to make sure that your camera is fully chargedbefore leaving homeThe lithium-polymer battery used in the camera recharges automatically when the camera isplugged into a PC or Mac via the USB cable. In order to charge the battery the first time,first install the included software (see Installing the Software in section 4) and then plug thecamera into your computer using the provided USB cable. When the battery is charging, thegreen LED will blink. When charging is complete, the green LED will be steady on.Lithium-polymer battery tips:o Safety note: Always observe the precautions described in Section 8.o It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge a depleted battery.o The camera can be charged at ambient temperatures between 0°C and +40°C.o The battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted before beingrecharged.o Lithium-polymer batteries lose their charge even when not used. So, be sure tocharge the battery before taking pictures.o To ensure that your battery lasts as long as possible, switch the camera off whenyou are not using it.o The number of available shots will be lower at low temperatures. You canincrease the amount of power produced by putting the camera in your pocket oranother warm place to heat it just before taking pictures. If you are using a heatingpad, take care not to place the camera directly against the pad.Turning on the cameraPress the Power button once to turn on the camera. Press it again to turn the camera off.• Note: The camera has an automatic time-out feature to conserve battery life. Afterone minute (or 2 minutes) the camera will time-out (turn off). When timed out, the