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BD-HDD Combo user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register BD-C8200M BD-C8500M...
Key features Blu-ray Disc Features Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video available in the industry - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a Blu-ray Disc has the same familiar size and look as a DVD. The following Blu-ray Disc features are disc dependant and will vary.
Safety Information TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
Safety Information Precautions Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
• If you move your product suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, wait for two hours before connecting the plug to the power outlet.
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Please note that this is not a defect in the product. • Samsung cannot assure that this product will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo because disc formats evolve, and problems and errors may occur during the creation of Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD software and/or the manufacture of discs.
Contents Key FeATUreS SAFeTy INFOrMATION GeTTING STArTeD CONNeCTIONS Blu-ray Disc Features BD-HDD Combo Features Warning Precautions Important Safety Instructions Disc Storage & Management Disc Handling Before using the User Manual Disc Types and Contents that can be played. Disc types that cannot be played HDD Recording Blu-ray Disc Compatibility Disc Types...
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Contents CONNeCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS English Connecting to an Audio System Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended) Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) - Good Quality Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby Digital, DTS Amplifier) - Better Quality Connecting to the Network Cable Network...
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BASIC FUNCTIONS DTV FUNCTIONS Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play Step Motion Play Using the TOOLS button Moving to a Desired Scene Directly Repeat the Title or Chapter Repeat the Title or All Repeat the Section Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle Selecting the Picture Setting...
Playing the Recorded Title Edit the Recorded Title Copy Copying Videos, Music or Photos Ripping from a Audio CD (CD-DA) Using Internet@TV Getting Started with Internet@TV Settings Samsung Apps BD-LIVE™ Using the AllShare Function Troubleshooting Index Specifications Compliance and Compatibility Notice Copy Protection...
Getting Started Before using the User Manual Disc Types and Contents that can be played. Term Logo Icon BD-ROM BD-RE/-R � DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW(V) DVD-R � DVD+RW DVD+R Audio CD � JPEG DivX � NOTE ✎ ▪ The product may not play certain CD-RW/-R and DVD-R due to the disc type or recording conditions. ▪...
Please note that this is not a defect in the product. ▪ Samsung cannot assure that this product will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo because disc formats evolve, and problems and errors may occur during the creation of Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD software and/or the manufacture of discs.
Getting Started Supported File Formats Video File Support File Container Video Codec Extention Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 *.avi H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG4 SP/ASP Motion JPEG Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 *.mkv H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG4 SP/ASP Motion JPEG Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 *.asf H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG4 SP/ASP Motion JPEG *.wmv Window Media Video v9 H.264 BP/MP/HP...
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Does not support H.264 FMO/ASO/RS, VC1 SP/MP/AP L4 and AVCHD XVid, MPEG4 SP, ASP: Below 1280x720: 60 frames max Above 1280x720: 30 frames max Does not support GMC 2 or higher For MJPEG, supports Samsung Techwin MJPEG only Music File Support File Audio Container...
Getting Started Logos of Discs that can be played Blu-ray Disc PAL broadcast System in U.K., France, Dolby TrueHD Check for the supplied accessories below. Audio/Video cable User Manual English DTS-HD Master Audio Germany, etc. Accessories RF cable for TV Quick Guide DivX BD-LIVE...
DISC TRAY REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON CH ( , / . ) BUTTON OK BUTTON REC BUTTON STOP BUTTON POWER BUTTON USB HOST COMMON INTERFACE SLOT Front Panel Opens to accept a disc. Detects signals from the remote control. Displays the playing status, time, etc.
Getting Started NOTE ✎ ▪ You must obtain a “CI or CI+ CARD” from a local cable service provider. ▪ When removing the “CI or CI+ CARD”, carefully pull it out with your hands since dropping the “CI or CI+ CARD” may cause damage to it.
ANT IN Connects RF cable from antenna. ANT OUT (TO TV) Connects RF cable to TV antenna input. Can be used for network based services (See pages 67~72), BD-LIVE and software upgrades using a network connection. Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input terminal HDMI OUT on your TV for the best quality picture or to your Receiver for the best quality sound.
Getting Started Tour of the Remote Control Turn the product on and off. To open and close the disc tray. When the button is pressed, the button color is toggled. (Orange colour : BD-HDD Combo, Green colour : TV) Press numeric buttons to operate options. Press this to enter the disc menu.
PROG ( , / . ) Used to select the desired channel. Used to select an external source TV SOURCE connected to the TV. In case of Samsung TV, below buttons are also compatible with this remote control. Button Function MENU Used to move to the TV menu.
Getting Started Controllable TV Codes Brand Code TV POWER+01, +02, +03, +04, +05, SAMSUNG +06, +07, +08, +09 AIWA TV POWER+82 TV POWER+10, +11, +12, +13, +14, ANAM +15, +16, +17, +18 BANG & TV POWER+57 OLUFSEN BLAUPUNKT TV POWER+71...
Connections Connecting to a TV with an Audio/Video cables and rF cable Connect the RF cable as shown. Using video/audio cables, connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow) / AUDIO OUT (red and white) terminals on the rear of the product to the VIDEO IN (yellow) / AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your TV.
Connections Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the product to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. Turn on the product and TV. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the product appears on your TV screen.
Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the product to the DVI IN terminal of your TV. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO OUT (red and white) terminals on the rear of the product to the AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your TV.
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Connections Case 3 : Connecting to a TV (Component) - Better Quality Connecting to your TV using Component video cables. You will enjoy high quality images with accurate colour reproduction. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(P (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.) Using Component video cables, connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the product to the COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV.
Connecting to an Audio System • Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your ears. • Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 37~39) •...
Connections Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) - Good Quality Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO OUT (red and white) terminals on the rear of the product to the AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your Amplifier.
NOTE ✎ ▪ Internet access to Samsung’s software update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or the ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). ▪ For DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
Connections Wireless Network You can connect to network with a Wireless IP sharer. A wireless AP/IP router is required to make a wireless network connection. To set the network options, see pages 41~45. Broadband service Wireless IP sharer Networking with PC for AllShare function (See pages 71~72) NOTE...
Setup Before Starting (Plug & Play) Turn on your TV after connecting the product. (When the product is connected to TV for the first time, product will turn on automatically and the Plug & Play screen will be displayed.) Plug & Play Select the OSD Language.
▪ When the product is connected to the network, select Internet@TV from the home menu. Download desired content from Samsung Apps. (See page 70) Press the MENU button. You Tube The home menu will be displayed.
Press the ENTER button to select the country. Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number buttons. Press the ►▲▼ buttons to select the desired Country, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button again, then press the RETURN button. Press the ▼...
Setup Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations A channel selected. A channel set as my channels. A locked channel. A reserved channel. Using the TOOLS button Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired channel, then press the TOOLS button. MTV3 Nelonen SubTV...
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In this case, you can’t see full screen by pressing the FULL SCREEN button on the remote control. BD Wise (Samsung Products only) BD Wise is Samsung’s latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically.
Setup resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc Playback Output Setup Auto Optimal Resolution 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p@50F/60F 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 720p 576p/480p 576i/480i DVD Playback / DTV Channel View Output Setup Auto Optimal Resolution...
HDMI Format You can optimize the colour setting from the HDMI output by selecting a connected device Type. TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. • Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via • HDMI. Movie Frame (24Fs) Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to On allows you to adjust the product’s HDMI output to...
Setup Digital Output Selection Setup Connection HDMI Receiver Optical Up to 7.1ch Dolby Digital Up to 5.1ch Dolby Digital Up to 7.1ch Audio Stream Plus on Blu-ray Dolby TrueHD Up to 7.1ch Disc Up to 6.1ch DTS-HD HRA Up to 7.1ch DTS-HD MA Up to 7.1ch PCM 2ch...
▪ This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. ▪ If your Samsung TV has an n logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function. ▪ Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
Setup Clock Set time-related functions. Settings Display Clock Audio Clock Mode : Auto System Clock Set Network Language Security General Support " Enter ' Return Clock Mode : You can set it to Auto or • Manual. If you select Manual, the Clock Set menu will be activated.
HDD Management Manage the internal HDD device. You can execute management options such as the HDD format or checking Device. Settings Display HDD Management Audio Current Device : HDD System Total Size : 457.8GB Network Available Size : 456.7GB Language HDD Format Security Checking Device...
Setup Wired Network In the Network Settings menu, press the ▲▼ buttons to select Network Settings, and then press the ENTER button. The Internet Protocol Setup screen appears. Press the ► button, then select Auto or Manual, and then press the ENTER button. Setting Up a Wired Connection - Auto ...
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Setting Up the Wireless Network Connection - PBC (WPS) The easiest way to set up the wireless network connection is using the PBC (WPS) function. If your wireless router has a PBC (WPS) button, follow these steps: In the Network Settings menu, press the ▲▼ buttons to select Network Settings, and then press the ENTER button.
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Setup To enter the Pass Phrase, follow these general directions: • Press the number keys on your remote to enter numbers. • Use the arrow keys on your remote to move from button to button on the Security Key screen. Pressing the RED(A) button on the remote •...
Network Test Use this menu to connect to the wired network or check whether your network connection is working or not. Network Test MAC Address (00:00:00:00:00:00) × IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, DNS Server Gateway Ping Internet Service Test The network configuration (IP) is not valid. Check the network settings and enter a valid value before trying again.
Setup Security When you operate this menu for the first time, password setup screen will be displayed. Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number buttons. DTV Child Lock You can lock some channels using the Child Lock function so that children cannot watch them. On : DTV Child Lock will work.
Please retry downloading. If the problem persists, download by USB and upgrade. ▪ Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility for product malfunction caused an unstable internet connection or consumer negligence during software upgrade. English...
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The BD-HDD combo will be turned off and on automatically after completing the loader upgrade. The broadcasting channel will be displayed. By Disc : Visit www.samsung.com/ • bluraysupport, download and write the latest software onto a disc. If you downloaded the firmware you'll have a B-BAHDDEUC.file Burn a data disc with your...
Basic Functions Playing a Disc Playback �Z�� Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( close the disc tray. The disc will be played automatically. Playback related buttons PLAY ( Starts playback.
Basic Functions Playing the Title List During playback, press the DISC MENU or TITLE MENU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select an entry you want to play from Title List, then press the ENTER button. NOTE ✎ If your disc has the playlist, press the GREEN(B) ▪...
NOTE ✎ ▪ No sound is heard during step mode. ▪ Step motion operates only in the forward direction. ▪ Titles recorded on the HDD does not support step motion playback. Using the TOOLS button During playback, you can operate disc menu by pressing the TOOLS button.
Basic Functions Repeat the Title or All Repeat the disc title or all. Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not be available. During playback, press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Repeat Mode, then press the ◄► button to select Title or All.
▪ A Blu-ray Disc can contain up to 255 subtitle languages and a DVD up to 32. ▪ Information about the primary / secondary mode will also be displayed if the Blu-ray Disc has a BONUSVIEW section. ▪ This function changes both the primary and secondary subtitles at the same time.
Basic Functions Listening to Music POWER TV POWER BD-HDD/TV TTX/MIX Buttons on the Remote Control POWER TV POWER used for Music Playback BD-HDD/TV TTX/MIX DISC MENU TITLE MENU TIME SHIFT DISC MENU TITLE MENU TV MUTE TV VOL PROG FULL SCREEN TIME SHIFT TV SOURCE CH LIST...
Press the ENTER button. The CD information will be displayed and the first track will be played automatically. NOTE ✎ ▪ When the product is disconnected from the network, it may not retrieve the CD information from the Audio CD (CD-DA) if it's the latest version. Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Screen Elements TRACK 001...
Basic Functions If there is an undesired track in the playlist, press the YELLOW(C) button again. The selected track will be deleted. Press the ENTER button to play the selected tracks. Selected tract will automatically play. TRACK 001 TRACK 001 TRACK 002 TRACK 003 00:08 / 05:57...
Playing back a Divx file Insert a DivX disc into the disc tray. Press the ENTER button to select the Media Play. Press the ◄► buttons to select the Videos, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select the file you want to play, and then press the ENTER button.
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Basic Functions Sorting the file list Press the BLUE(D) button in the file list to sort the files. Category It shows whole folder. You can view the file by selecting Basic View the folder. (It does not supported on HDD) It sorts and displays the file title in Symbol/Number/ Title Alphabet/Special order.
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- Before connecting your device to the product, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. - Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.
DTV Functions DTV Functions Display Screen Press the PROG button to select the desired channel, then press the INFO button. The channel information screen will be displayed. five Home and Away DTV Air Stereo English | Drama Dani is devastated when Scatt makes clear his views on marriag... NOTE ✎...
Selecting the Dual I II Press the TOOLS button while you are viewing a channel. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Dual I II. Press the ◄► buttons to select the desired Audio, then press the ENTER button. Edit My Channels Press the TOOLS button while you are viewing a channel.
DTV Functions Timer recording and Timer Viewing Make sure that clock must be set before operating this function. (See page 40) Using the GUIDE button Press the GUIDE button while you are viewing a channel. The guide screen will be displayed. Press the ▲▼◄►...
Advanced Functions recording Recording the current TV channel you are watching Press the PROG (,/.) or number buttons to select the current channel you want to record. Press the REC button. Rec Icon is displayed on the front panel. Press the REC button again to display the recording length.
Advanced Functions ▪ Entering the menu from Timeshift and returning to the programme switches to LIVE TV. ▪ 20GB in the HDD will be dedicated to the Timeshift feature. Playing the recorded Title Press the MENU button. The home menu will be displayed. Press the ◄►...
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Splitting a Section of a Title (Split) Press the ◄► buttons to select the Split, then press the ENTER button. Split / CNP News Part1 00:00:00 Part2 00:00:00 + Play Playback Controls Scene Search <Jump >Move " Enter ' Return +#() Using the playback-related buttons, move to a point for splitting and then press the ENTER...
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Advanced Functions Press the ◄► buttons to select Music, then press the ENTER button. Please activate Internet@TV service to enjoy a variety of Internet Services. Music a Change Device c Safely Remove USB d View Devices " Enter Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select the desired music file, then press the TOOLS button.
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• Return : To return to the previous menu. • Settings : You can set the system setup and create accounts, etc. Samsung Apps : You can download various " Enter chargeable or free-of-charge application services. Recommended My Applications by Date 1/3...
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Press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control to delete the character. NOTE ✎ ▪ Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility for any interruption of the Internet@TV service caused by the service provider for any reasons. ▪ The Internet@TV service is to download and process data via the Internet so that you can enjoy the contents on the TV screen.
Recommended Login My Applications User account : Password : Create [0~9] Enter PIN ' Cancel Samsung Apps Settings Login Mark as Favourite Enter the user account and password. Settings Create IDs and configure Internet@TV settings from this screen. Settings...
If you questions about Internet@TV, check this section first. If none of the tips apply, please visit the help website. English Using the colour buttons with the Samsung Apps RED(A) (Login) : To log in to the internet • service.
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PC using the product. To use AllShare, you must connect the product to your PC via the network (See pages 29~30) and install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the PC. To install and use Share Manager, follow these steps.
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During video playback, play time is not display. ▪ To use the AllShare function, please place both this product and PC in same subnet. AllShare Program at a Glance SAMSUNG PC Share Manager File Share Server Help 2 3 4 5...
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Appendix Before requesting service, please check the following. PROBLEM No operation can be performed with the remote control. Disc does not play. Disc Menu does not appear. The prohibition message appears on the screen. Play mode differs from the Setup Menu selection.
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Go to the contents and find the section of the user manual that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again. • If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. • Make sure that the disc is not dirty or scratched.
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PROBLEM BD-LIVE I cannot connect to the BD-LIVE server. When using the BD-LIVE service, an error occurs. NOTE ✎ ▪ When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the BD data will be deleted. SOLUTION •...
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Supported File Format Software Upgrade 47~48 Search and Skip Slow and Step Subtitle Language 52~53 Slide Show Sorting the file list SAMSUNG PC Share Manager 71~72 TV Aspect Title Menu Tools Menu Timer Recording Timer Viewing Wireless Network 30, 42~44...
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Weight Dimensions General Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12 cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8 cm (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video Video/Audio HDMI 2 Channel Digital Audio Output *Frequency Response Audio Output *S/N Ratio...
• Samsung cannot assure that this product will play every disc bearing the BD-ROM, BD-RE/-R, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R logos, and this product may not respond to all operating commands or operate all features of every disc.
CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
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Appendix License • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s : 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, &...
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This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
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If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Area Contact Center ` North America Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com ` Latin America...
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Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.