1Health and safety informationAlways comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself orothersCaution—situations that could cause damage to yourcamera or other equipmentNote—notes, usage tips, or additional informationSafety warningsDo not use your camera near flammable or explosivegases and 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 or itsaccessories.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.tIncompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuriesor damage to your camera.Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulationstwhen disposing of used batteries.Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,tsuch as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries mayexplode when overheated.Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loosetoutlet when charging batteries. This may cause a fire or electricshock.Avoid interference with pacemakersMaintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between cameras andpacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended bymanufacturers and the independent research group, WirelessTechnology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that yourcamera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device,turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer ofthe pacemaker or medical device for guidance.