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Page 1: User Manual
For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 4MB/s (Class 4) or above. HMX-W200RP HMX-W200TP... -
Page 2: Caring For Water/Dust/Shock-Proof Capability
Samsung is not responsible for any malfunction or damage caused by your mishandling. Carefully read and understand cautions on underwater recording before use. • To maintain water-proof performance, replace related parts annually. For replacement of such parts, consult your Samsung service centre. Before using the product under/near water •... -
Page 3: Cleaning After Using Product Under/Near Water
Cleaning after using the product under/near water After using the product in water, rinse to remove foreign substances or salt from the product within 1 hour. Gently shake the product to rinse after sinking it in clean water for 2~3 minutes. •... -
Page 4: Before Reading This User Manual
Before use, read ‘Safety information’ carefully and then use the product properly. • Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by not following the user manual. • In this manual, a ‘memory card (card)’ means a micro SD or micro SDHC. - Page 5 • Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling the product or memory card, etc. Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents. • Make a backup of important recorded data.
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Page 6: Safety Information
Doing so could cause eye injuries, and may cause internal parts of the product to malfunction. If the product emits an abnormal sound or smell, or smokes, immediately request service from a Samsung service centre. There is a risk of fire or personal injury. - Page 7 USB plug immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is risk of fire or personal injury. Do not open and close memory card cover or USB plug cover near or in the water.
- Page 8 CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, you can cause unevenness in the display. Do not leave the product in a closed vehicle for a long time, where the temperature is very high.
- Page 9 Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording. Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Do not wipe the product body with benzene or thinner.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability ... ii Before reading this user manual ... 2 Safety information ... 4 Quick start guide ... 10 Getting to know the product ... 14 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT ... 14 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ... 15 IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS ... - Page 11 Advanced recording ... 47 Video Resolution ... 47 Photo Resolution ... 47 Smart Filter ... 48 Back Light ... 49 Face Detection ... 50 Anti-Shake (DIS) ... 51 Advanced playback ... 52 Play Mode ... 52 Delete ... 53 Protect ... 54 Share Mark ...
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Page 12: Quick Start Guide
Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your product. See the reference pages for more information. STEP 1: Get ready Insert a memory card. page 29 • You can use commercially available micro SDHC or micro SD memory cards with this product. - Page 13 Recording videos Your product uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality. Using Underwater mode The product provides general water-proof performance which enables underwater recording in sea, river and lake. Enable the underwater mode to record clear video under water. Read and understand cautions on underwater recording before use.
- Page 14 STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. In Play Mode, select “Video” or “Photo”. The recorded videos or photos appear in the thumbnail •...
- Page 15 Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” in the Intelli-studio programme. You can arrange the files by different options such as Face, • Date, Location, etc. Contents Manager Saved files in your PC Folders directory on your PC Double-click the file you would like to play back.
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Page 16: Getting To Know The Product
• You can purchase parts and accessories from your local Samsung Digital zoom: x3 dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accessories. • A memory card is not included. See page 30 for memory cards compatible with your product. -
Page 17: Location Of Controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Rear/Left LCD screen T / W button OK (REC) button Display ( ) button Playback ( ) button Delete ( ) button Power ( ) button CHG (Charging) indicator Underwater ( ) button Mode ( ) button MENU button Share ( ) / Pause button... - Page 18 Front/Right/Bottom Internal microphone Lens Cover (Built-in USB plug) Open/Close lever (Built-in USB plug) Water-proof seal (Built-in USB plug) Built-in USB plug Built-in USB open lever Tripod receptacle Memory card slot HDMI jack Reset button Water-proof seal (Memory card, HDMI jack) Open/Close lever (Memory card, HDMI jack) Cover (Memory card, HDMI jack) Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens...
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Page 19: Identifying The Screen Displays
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video recording mode only. • Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording mode. -
Page 20: Photo Recording Mode
• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only. • Press the Mode ( ) button to set the photo recording mode. Photo recording mode [9999] 01/JAN/2011 00:00 page 25 Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo recording mode... -
Page 21: Video Playback Mode: Single View
• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode only. • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. page 39 Video playback mode : Thumbnail view 0:00:55 1/10 Menu Play Mode Video playback mode: Single view 0:00:00/0:00:55 100-0001 01/JAN/2011 00:00... -
Page 22: Photo Playback Mode: Thumbnail View
• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only. • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view 1/10 Menu Play Mode Photo playback mode: Single view 1/10 100-0001 01/JAN/2011 00:00... -
Page 23: Getting Started
Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY Battery for this product is equipped inside the product. • Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your product. • You can charge the battery with the built-in USB plug. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the product. Slide and open the Open/Close lever in the direction of the arrow to pop out the built-in USB plug, as shown in the figure. -
Page 24: Checking The Battery State
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state. (Orange) (Orange blink) (Green) Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of power remaining in the battery. - Page 25 - A battery which is completely discharged may not turn on the recharging LED during charging. It is designed to protect the battery. When charge starts but the charge indicator does not light even within 5 minutes, contact your local Samsung dealer. • The battery lifetime is limited.
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Page 26: Basic Operation Of The Product
Basic operation of the product TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power ( • The product operates the self-diagnosis function when powered pages 73~75 • Press the Reset button with any sharp object if the product does not turn on. -
Page 27: Setting The Operation Modes
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Mode ( ) button: Video recording mode Photo recording mode. • Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator appears. •... -
Page 28: Recording Mode
Recording mode Button Video recording mode Digital zoom (telephoto) page 38 Digital zoom (wide-angle) page 38 Display page 27 Underwater mode page 37 Video recording start/stop OK (REC) page 33 Playback mode Photo recording mode Button lncreases the volume ... -
Page 29: Switching The Information Display Mode
SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE You can display or hide the on-screen information. Press the Display ( ) button in the standby mode. • The full and minimum display modes alternate. [579Min] STBY <Full display mode> <Minimum display mode> Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions. -
Page 30: Selecting The Osd Language
SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language of the menu or messages displayed on the LCD screen. The product retains the language setting even when you turn it off. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. • Press the Display ( )/Underwater ( “Settings”. -
Page 31: Getting Ready To Start Recording
Getting ready to start recording INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To insert a memory card Turn off the product, then slide and open the Open/Close lever in the direction of the arrow to open the memory card cover, as shown in the figure. -
Page 32: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card (Not Supplied)
Make sure to format the memory card on this product. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this product without reformatting may cause recording and/or playback failure. Samsung is not responsible for damage to recorded contents caused by incompatible formatting. -
Page 33: Using The Memory Card Adaptor
• Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including loss caused by any PC virus. • We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity. -
Page 34: Recordable Time And Capacity
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the product can take, by card memory size and resolution. Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos. Recording time available for video in minutes Storage media capacity Resolution... -
Page 35: Basic Recording
Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS Set the resolution you want before recording. page 47 • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording mode. page 25 Select a subject to record. Use the T/W button to adjust the size of the subject. - Page 36 If the power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error.
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Page 37: Capturing Photos During Video Recording
CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING Your product can capture photos without interrupting video recording. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording mode. page 25 Press the OK (REC) button. •... -
Page 38: Recording Photos
RECORDING PHOTOS Set the desired resolution before recording. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Mode ( ) button to set the photo recording mode. page 25 Select a subject to record. • Use the T/W button to adjust the size of the subject. page 38 Your product automatically detects the scene when you align •... -
Page 39: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Smart Auto)
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your product for the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. This product automatically detects the recording conditions when you align a subject in the LCD screen and optimises the product settings. -
Page 40: Zooming
ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. Your product allows you to record using digital zoom with the T / W button. T: Record an enlarged W: Record a wide area To zoom in Press the T button. (telephoto) •... -
Page 41: Basic Playback
Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE Understanding how to change the operation modes • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. • When you shift to the playback mode, the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. •... -
Page 42: Playing Back Videos
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view and find and play back a video directly. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. page 39 Set “Play Mode”... - Page 43 Various playback operations Playback/Pause Playback and pause alternate when you press the OK (REC) button during playback. Press the Share ( ) button to return to the thumbnail index view. Search playback During playback, press and hold the Display ( )/Underwater ) button for reverse search/forward search.
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Page 44: Capturing Photos While Playing Back Video
CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO You can capture photos during video playback. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. page 39 Set “Play Mode” to “Video”. page 52 Press the T / W /Display ( )/Underwater ( the video you want and then press the OK (REC) button. -
Page 45: Viewing Photos
VIEWING PHOTOS You can preview recorded photos in the thumbnail index view and find and play back a photo directly. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. page 39 Set “Play Mode”... -
Page 46: Zooming During Photo Playback
ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image using the OK (REC) button on the product. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. page 39 Select the photo you want to magnify. 1/10 100-0001 Multi View... -
Page 47: Using The Menu Items
Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the MENU button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording mode. -
Page 48: Menu Items
MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table. Recording menu items Operation mode Video Items • Video Resolution Photo Resolution •... -
Page 49: Advanced Recording
Advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording mode. page 25 Press the MENU button Display ( button “Video Resolution”. Select the desired submenu item with the T / W button OK (REC) button. -
Page 50: Smart Filter
Smart Filter By applying special effects, you can add fun and character to an image. You can apply various filter effects to create unique images. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording or the photo recording mode. page 25 Press the MENU button Display (... -
Page 51: Back Light
Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording or the photo recording mode. page 25 Press the MENU button Display (... -
Page 52: Face Detection
Face Detection Your product detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image quality to the optimal settings. Record faces more vividly. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording or the photo recording mode. page 25 Press the MENU button Display (... -
Page 53: Anti-Shake (Dis)
Anti-Shake (DIS) Use the Anti-shake (DIS: Digital Image Stabiliser) function to compensate for unstable images caused by the slight shaking that can occur when you hold the product by hand. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording or the photo recording mode. -
Page 54: Advanced Playback
Advanced playback Play Mode When you select Play Mode, your product lets you select whether to display videos or photos in the thumbnail index view. Select one of these playback modes before playback. Press the Playback ( ) button to set playback mode. Press the MENU button “Play Mode”. -
Page 55: Delete
Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set playback mode. • Set “Play Mode” to “Video” or “Photo”. Press the MENU button Display ( button “Delete”. -
Page 56: Protect
Protect You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion. You can not delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set playback mode. page 39 •... -
Page 57: Share Mark
Share Mark You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set playback mode. page 39 •... -
Page 58: Slide Show
Slide Show You can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set playback mode. page 39 • Set “Play Mode” to “Photo”. Press the MENU button Display ( button... -
Page 59: Other Settings
Other settings SETTING MENU ITEMS For operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page. Items Default value Storage Info File No Series Date/Time Set 01/JAN/2011 00:00 Date/Time Display LCD Brightness Normal Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off 5 Min... -
Page 60: File No
File No The product assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded. Press the MENU button Display ( button “Settings”. Press the T / W button “File No” Select the desired submenu item with the T / W button OK (REC) button. -
Page 61: Date/Time Display
Date/Time Display You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen. Before you use the “Date/Time Display” function, you must set the date and time. page 24 Press the MENU button Display ( button “Settings”. -
Page 62: Auto Lcd Off
Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption, the product automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the product is idle for a period of time. Press the MENU button Display ( button “Settings”. Press the T / W button “Auto LCD Off”... -
Page 63: Shutter Sound
Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound on or off. Press the MENU button Display ( button “Settings”. Press the T / W button “Shutter Sound” Select the desired submenu item with the T / W button OK (REC) button. Settings Shutter Sound Auto Power Off... -
Page 64: Pc Software
PC Software Your product contains built-in PC software (Intelli-studio). If you set PC Software on, you can use this PC software to download and edit videos and photos by connecting the built-in USB plug of the product to your PC. Press the MENU button Display ( button... -
Page 65: Default Set
Default Set You can initialise your product settings to the factory defaults (initial settings at the factory). Press the MENU button Display ( button “Settings”. Press the T / W button “Default Set” Settings Format Default Set Language Menu Exit Select “Yes”... -
Page 66: Connecting To A Tv
Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This product supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. •... -
Page 67: Using With A Windows Computer
Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your product to your Windows computer with the built-in USB plug, and then using the Intelli-studio software built into your product. Main function •... -
Page 68: Using The Intelli-Studio Programme
USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Intelli-studio is a built-in programme that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr. Step 1. Connecting the USB plug Set "PC Software" to "On". page 62 This is the default setting. - Page 69 Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. • If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the programme will launch more quickly. To install the programme, select "Tool" "Install Intelli-studio on PC"...
- Page 70 Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli- studio application. In Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending • on the folder you selected. Choose the video or photo that you want to play back.
- Page 71 Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. Choose the videos or photos you want to share. Click "Share ( )" on the Intelli-studio browser. The selected files appear in the sharing window.
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Page 72: Upload Your Videos Directly To Youtube
Upload your videos directly to YouTube! The One-Press Share ( ) button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube. Just press the Share ( product is connected to a Windows computer using the built-in USB plug. STEP 1 On the product, select a video you want to upload in the video thumbnail index view using the Share ( ... -
Page 73: Using As A Removable Storage Device
29 Connect the built-in USB plug of the product to the USB port of the PC. page 66 The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the • PC’s screen after a moment. • Select "Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer", and then click "OK". - Page 74 Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media are below. • File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video file (H.264) 1 • HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format. •...
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Page 75: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, review the recommendations in this troubleshooting guide. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. - Page 76 Storage media Message Icon Meaning The memory card may have been formatted by Not Supported another device and may still have existing images on Format Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this product. Low Speed Card. The memory card is not fast enough to record at Please record at a this resolution.
- Page 77 Recording Message Icon Meaning The number of photo files is full. The number of photo files has reached 9,999. No Cannot take a more can be stored on the card. photo. File number is full. The folder and file number have reached their Cannot record maximum number and you can not record.
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Page 78: Symptoms And Solutions
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom The product does not turn on. The power turns off automatically. Power cannot be turned off. The battery discharges quickly. - Page 79 Recording Symptom Pressing the OK (REC) button does not start recording. The actual recording time is less than the estimated recording time. The recording stops automatically. When recording a subject illuminated by bright light, a vertical line appears. During recording, the date/time does not display.
- Page 80 Recording Symptom You don’t hear the beep sound. There is a time difference between the point where you press the OK (REC) button and the point where the recorded video starts/ stops. Horizontal stripes appear on the images. Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions do not operate.
- Page 81 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom The image is out of focus. Playback on your product Symptom Playback (playback/pause) function does not work. The skip or search function does not work properly. Playback on other devices (TV) Symptom You cannot view the image on or hear the sound from the connected device.
- Page 82 Connecting to a computer Symptom Your computer does not recognise your product. Cannot play back a video file properly on a Intelli-studio does not function properly. Your computer is not playing back videos, images, or sound located on your product properly.
- Page 83 37 • Check if there are stains or foreign substances on the lens. • Turn the power off and then contact Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. • Check if there are foreign substances on the buttons. • After checking the covers (built-in USB plug, memory card/HDMI jack) of the product are completely closed, remove other foreign substances in clean water.
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Page 84: Additional Information
Additional information MAINTENANCE The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Cautions when storing • For safekeeping, turn off the product. - Remove the memory card. - Fully charge the internal battery before storing. Cleaning the product Before cleaning, turn off the product. -
Page 85: Using Your Product Abroad
PAL based TV or external device and have the appropriate Audio/ Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (For example, an PAL to NTSC format converter). The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung. PAL-compatible countries/regions Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic,... -
Page 86: Glossary
GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the product lens on the subject. Your product uses the contrast to focus automatically. Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the product’s sensor. Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. -
Page 87: Specifications
Specifications HMX-W200RP/HMX-W200TP Model name Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device System Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length Size/dot number LCD screen LCD screen method HDMI output Connectors USB output Dust-proof/Water-proof specification Power source Power source type Power consumption (Recording) Operating temperature General... - Page 88 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Contact Centre Region Country CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) North MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421, 4004-0000...
- Page 89 Contact Centre Region Country SERBIA 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) SLOVAKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG(0800-726 786) SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) 0848 - SAMSUNG(7267864, CHF 0.08/min) Switzerland Europe 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864) EIRE...
- Page 90 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.
- Page 91 RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.