Samsung i8: Getting to know your camera

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Getting to know your camera

DANGER

WARNING

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so

Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals.

may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to

Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes may

you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and

cause eyesight damage.

repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung

For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of

Camera Service centre.

reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:

Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera,

- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an

do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the

accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.

power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung

- There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving

Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as

parts.

this may cause a fire or electric shock.

Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use

and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the

Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable

case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it

or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.

time to cool.

Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high

into the camera through access points e.g. the memory card

temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or

slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric

other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure

shock.

to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s

internal components and could cause a fire.

Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a

risk of electric shock.

When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may

cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause

a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-

ventilated area.

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Getting to know your camera

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.

Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a

Do not move the camera while it is switched on when you are

long period of time.

using the AC Charger. After use, always switch off the camera

Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and

before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make

permanently damage the camera’s components.

sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are

disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may

Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire

damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

or injury.

– Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.

Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking

– Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.

an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.

– Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.

Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an

Be sure to format the memory card if you are using a newly

image.

purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the

Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the

camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured

directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of

with a different camera.

cable or camera.

It is highly likely to result in computer malfunctions when the

Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects.

20 pin connector is connected to the USB port of a PC. Never

Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause

connect the 20 pin connector to USB port of a PC.

burns.

Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round.

Doing so may cause damage to the camera.

Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near a camera case.

Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case.

Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check

the camera condition. Samsung cannot be held responsible

for camera malfunctions.

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