2Health and safety informationAlways comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peakperformance of your camera.Warning—situations that could cause injury toyourself or othersCaution—situations that could cause damage to yourcamera or other equipmentNote—notes, usage tips, or additional informationDo not use your camera near flammable or explosive gasesand liquidsDo not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammablechemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, orexplosive materials in the same compartment as the camera orits accessories.Keep your camera away from small children and petsKeep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of smallchildren and animals. Small parts may cause choking or seriousinjury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may presentphysical dangers as well.Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightDo not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) topeople or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’seyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.UÊIncompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuriesor damage to your camera.Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulationsUÊwhen disposing of used batteries.Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,UÊsuch as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries mayexplode when overheated.Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyDo not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause seriousUÊdamage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Waterdamage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or highUÊtemperatures for an extended period of time. Prolongedexposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can causepermanent damage to your camera’s internal components.Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, orUÊpoorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts andinternal components.Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for anUÊextended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrodeover time and cause serious damage to your camera.Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it onUÊbeaches or in other similar areas.Protect your camera from impact, shock, bending, or press ofUÊheavy goods when you connect either cable or power cord. It maydamage your camera or cable or cause by electric shock or fire.Exercise caution when connecting cables or adaptors andUÊinstalling batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries andmemory cards can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.Safety warningsSafety precautions