4English5Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations while operatingthe camera and keep this manual handy for future reference.Health and Safety InformationSituations that could cause injury to yourself or othersWarningsDo not use your camera near flammable orexplosive gases and liquidsDo not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, orflammable chemicals. Do not store or carry flammableliquids, gases, or explosive materials in the samecompartment as the camera or its accessories.Keep your camera away from small childrenand petsKeep your camera and all accessories out of the reachof small children and animals. Small parts may causechoking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts andaccessories may present physical dangers as well.Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightDo not use the flash in close proximity (closer than1m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash tooclose to your subject’s eyes can cause temporary orpermanent damage.Handle and dispose of batteries and chargerswith careUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.Incompatible batteries and chargers can causeserious injuries or damage to your camera.Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all localregulations when disposing of used batteries.Never place batteries or cameras on or in heatingdevices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, orradiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.•••Situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipmentCautionsHandle and store your camera carefully andsensiblyDo not allow your camera to get wet—liquids cancause serious damage. Do not handle your camerawith wet hands. Water damage to your camera canvoid your manufacturer’s warranty.Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty,humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damageto moving parts and internal components.Protect your camera from impact, rough handling,and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.Exercise caution when connecting cables oradapters and installing batteries and memory cards.Forcing the connectors, improperly connectingcables, or improperly installing batteries andmemory cards can damage ports, connectors, andaccessories.Do not insert foreign objects into any of yourcamera’s compartments, slots, or access points.This type of damage may not be covered by yourwarranty.••••Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cardsfrom damageAvoid exposing batteries or memory cards to verycold or very hot temperatures (below 0°C/32°F orabove 40°C/104°F). Extreme temperatures canreduce the charging capacity of your batteries andcan cause memory cards to malfunction.Prevent batteries from making contact with metalobjects, as this can create a connection betweenthe + and – terminals of your battery and lead totemporary or permanent battery damage.Prevent memory cards from making contact withliquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe thememory card clean with a soft cloth before insertingin your camera.Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesUsing incompatible accessories may damage yourcamera, cause injury, or void your warranty.Protect your camera’s lensProtect your lens from fingerprints and scratches.Clean your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.•••p.1 ‘Health and Safety Information’