Samsung PL80 User Manual

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86- If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, donot let water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may resultin 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 humidenvironment, condensation can form on the delicate electroniccircuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture built up can alsooccur on the memory card. If this happens, turn off thecamera and remove the memory card. Wait until the moisturehas dispersed. Caution on Using the Lens- If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in thediscoloration and deterioration of the image sensor.- Take care not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on thesurface of the lens. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electricdischarge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery andthe memory card if you do not intend using the camera for anextended period of time. If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turnitself off to protect the memory card.Important notes Camera Maintenance- Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean thelens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaningpaper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow thiscamera to come into contact with solvent materials such asbenzol, insecticide, thinners etc. This may damage the bodyshell of the camera and also affect its performance. Roughhandling can damage the LCD monitor. Take care to avoiddamage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at alltimes when not in use. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the flash unitto fire. This is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction. When images are uploaded or downloaded, the data transfer maybe 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 checkthe camera condition.- Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery.- Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and timemay adopt the default settings by automatical battery discharged. Inthis case, reset the date and time correctly before the recording.