Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.
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fi re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Please do not use this product in close proximity to fl ammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fi re or injury. - Use battery with the correct specifi cation for the camera. - Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fi...
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Contents Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM W/T button Face Detection(FD) button Function Description / Info / Up button Macro / Down button Focus lock Flash / Left button...
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Contents Language Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Start up image Display Bright Quick view Display SAVE Settings Formatting a memory Initialisation File name Imprinting the recording date Auto power off Selecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Starting play mode PLAY Playing back a still image...
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Before contacting a service centre Specifi cations Software Notes SOFTWARE System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Samsung Master Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC...
System chart Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Included items Camera...
Identifi cation of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button USB / AV connection terminal Speaker Power button Flash Self-timer lamp / AF sensor Lens/ Lens cover Microphone...
Identifi cation of features Back LCD monitor Camera status lamp Fn / Delete button 5 function button Play mode / Printer button Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) E (Effects) button Strap eyelet Face Detection(FD) button...
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Identifi cation of features Bottom Battery chamber cover Memory card slot Tripod socket To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above. 5 Function button Battery chamber Battery holder Function Description / Information / Up button Flash / Left button Macro / Down button /...
Identifi cation of features Self-timer lamp Icon Status Description - For the fi rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking - For the fi nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at Blinking 0.25-second intervals.
Movie Approx. 100 MIN 640x480 image size 30fps frame rate These fi gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods. Important information about battery usage. When camera is not in use, turn off the power.
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Connecting to a Power Source Important information about USB cable usage. Use a USB cable with the correct specifi cation. If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub : connect the camera directly to the PC. If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the same time : remove other device.
Connecting to a Power Source Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover, this may damage it.
Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins Write protect switch Label [SD (Secure Digital) memory card] The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image fi...
LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. [Image & Full Status] Description Recording mode Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate Voice Memo / Without Sound Number of available shots remaining Remaining time Internal memory icon Image Quality / Frame Rate...
Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode ( Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the batteries (p.14). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2.
Starting the recording mode How to use the Manual mode ( You can manually confi gure all functions aperture value and shutter speed. 1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the Fn button and menu for the shutter speed and aperture value will display.
Starting the recording mode Using the Photo Help guide mode ( Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures. PHOTO HELP GUIDE Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to counter camera shake...
Starting the recording mode How to use the Portrait mode ( Please select this mode for quick and easy portraits. 1. Select Portrait mode using mode dial. 2. Press the shutter button to capture an image. How to use the Scene modes ( Use the menu to easily confi...
Starting the recording mode How to use the Movie clip mode ( A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the Movie clip mode by rotating the Mode dial. ( The Movie clip mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.).
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. [Lightly press the shutter button] The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Using the camera buttons to set the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. POWER button Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specifi ed time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.
ZOOM W/T button WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
Face Detection(FD) button Face Detection(FD) This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture. Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Photo Help Guide, Portrait, Children, Beach &...
Face Detection(FD) button Self Portrait When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly. Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Photo Help Guide, Portrait, Beach & Snow 1.
Macro ( ) / Down button While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO ( ) / DOWN button to take macro pictures.
Macro ( ) / Down button Available focusing method, by recording mode ( o : Selectable, Mode Auto macro Macro SCENE Mode Auto macro Macro Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.
Flash ( ) / Left button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH button.
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Flash ( ) / Left button Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode If the subject or background is dark, the Auto fl ash camera fl ash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the Auto & Red eye camera fl...
Self-timer ( ) / Right button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer ( when the photographer would also like to be in the image.
Self-timer ( ) / Right button Motion Timer Motion Pressing the Shuter button after Blink (1 second interval) setting the Motion Timer Detecting the subject's movement Blink (0.25 second interval) Turn on and the image is taken No movement is detected after 2 seconds The Motion Timer fl...
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E (Effect) button It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. - Still image mode : You can select the colour and image adjust menu. In the Auto, Portrait mode, you can select the [COLOR] menu only. - Movie clip mode : You can select the colour menu.
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E (Effect) button Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - Up/Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left/Right button : Changes the values E (Effect) button : Sharpness You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you are about to take.
Fn button You can use the Fn button to set the following menus. SIZE QUALITY/ FRAME RATE METERING DRIVE WHITE BALANCE *1: This menu is only available in the Children scene mode. ( How to use the Fn menu : Selectable) 1.
Fn button Size You can select the image size appropriate for your application. Icon Still image 4000X 3984X 3968X 3264X mode Size 3000 2656 2232 Movie Icon clip mode 640X480 Size SIZE 4000X3000 [ STILL IMAGE mode ] The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because high resolution images require more memory.
Fn button Metering If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to take brighter pictures. [Multi] ( : Exposure will be calculated based on an average of the available light in the image area. However, the calculation will be biased towards the centre of the image area.
Fn button You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures. The speed or specifi c light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers. [Auto] : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness. [ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ] : You can increase the shutter speed while the same amount of light is present, by...
Fn button White balance Using the Custom White Balance White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. 1.
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. The items indicated by are default settings. Mode Menu Sub menu Center AF Multi AF Foucs Area Voice Memo Voice Record ( Recording )
Recording ( Auto Focus type You can select your preferred Focus Area according to the shooting conditions. [Center AF] : The rectangular area in the center of the LCD monitor will be focused [Multi AF] : This camera selects all of available AF point from the 9 AF points.
Recording ( Voice Memo You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. (Max. 10 sec.) - If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed. - Press the shutter button and take a picture.
Recording ( Pausing while recording a voice Using this function, you can record your favourite voice clips into a voice recording fi le without having to create multiple voice recording fi les. 1. Press the Pause button ( ) to pause recording.
Sound menu In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode. The items indicated by are default settings. Mode Menu Sub Menu Volume Medium High Sound 1 Start Sound Sound 2 Sound 3...
Sound ( Beep Sound If you set sound to ON, a beep will sound when buttons are pressed, letting you know the camera operation status. - [Beep Sound] sub menu : [Off], [Sound 1, 2, 3] AF sound If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the Shutter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware of the camera operation status.
Setup menu Mode Menu Honolulu, Hawaii LA, San Francisco Denver, Phoenix World Chicago, Dallas New York, Miami Date & Time Time Caracas, La Paz Buenos Aires Cape Verde Start Image (Display) User Image Auto Display Bright Normal Quick View 1 sec Display SAVE Format Reset...
Display ( Setting up the Date / Time / Date type You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when travelling overseas.
Display ( Quick view If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still images.
Settings ( Initialisation All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values. However, values for DATE / TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed. - Sub menus [No] : Settings will not be restored to their defaults.
Settings ( Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. - Sub menus [Off] : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image fi le. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image fi...
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Settings ( Selecting Video out type The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI.
Starting play mode Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play mode button ( ). The camera can now play back the images stored in the memory. If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the memory card.
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Starting play mode Movie clip capture function You can capture still images from the movie clip. How to capture the movie clip 1. Press the Play / Pause button( while playing the movie clip. Then press the E button. 2. The paused movie clip is saved in a new file name.
LCD monitor Indicator The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image. Description Playback mode Folder name & File name Memory card indicator Battery Aperture value Shutter speed Flash Image size 4000X3000 ~ 320X240 Recording date DPOF Protect Voice Memo Using the camera buttons to set the camera In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode functions.
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Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( Image enlargement 1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button. 2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing the 5 function button. 3. Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the original full sized image.
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Info ( ) / Up button When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Info button will display image information on the LCD monitor. Info ( ) button Info (...
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Left / Right / Menu / OK button LEFT / RIGHT / MENU / OK buttons activate the following. - LEFT button : While the menu is showing, the LEFT button operates as a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the LEFT button to select the previous image.
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E ( Effect ) button : Resize Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to save an image to be the start-up image. 1. Press the play mode button and press the E button. 2. Press the Left / Right button and select the [RESIZE] ( ) menu tab.
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E ( Effect ) button : Rotating an image You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. 1. Press the play mode button and press the E button. 2. Press the LEFT / RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE] ( ) menu tab.
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E ( Effect ) button : Colour Custom colour You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. - OK button : Select / setup the Custom Colour - Up / Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left / Right button : Change the values E ( Effect ) button : Image editing 1.
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E ( Effect ) button : Image editing Brightness control You can change the brightness of the image. 1. Select ( ) by pressing the Up/ Down button and a bar for selecting the brightness will be displayed. 2. Change the brightness by pressing the Left/Right button.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as follows.
Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Auto Plain Type Photo FastPhoto Auto Draft Quality Normal Fine Auto Date Auto File Name Reset Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals.
Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Selecting Images You can select image to view 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button. [All] : All images saved in the Memory are played back.
Starting the Multi Slide Show ( Setting play interval Set the Multi Slide Show play interval. 1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired interval.
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Playback ( Deleting images This deletes images stored on the memory. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [Delete] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the OK button. [Select] : Selection window for an image to delete is displayed.
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Playback ( DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make. The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF information plays back.
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Playback ( Index Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type. 1. Press the Up / Down button and select the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Select the [Index] menu and press the Right button again.
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Playback ( Copy To Card This enables you to copy image files, movie clips and voice recording files to the memory card. 1. Select the [Copy To Card] menu tab by pressing the Up / Down button. And then press the Right button. 2.
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PictBridge You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. Setting up the camera for connection to the printer 1.
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PictBridge : Picture Selection You can select images you want to print. Setting the Number of Copies to Print 1. Press the Menu button and the PictBridge menu will display. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Images] menu and press the Right button.
PictBridge : Reset Initialises user-changed configurations. 1. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the [Reset] menu tab. And then press the Right button. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the desired sub menu value, and then press the OK button.
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USB cable before trying the transfer again. Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera condition. - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery. - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.
Warning indicator There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [ Card Error!] Memory card error Turn off the camera power and turn it on again Insert the memory card again Insert and format the memory card (p.49) [ Card Locked! ] The memory card is locked SD/SDHC memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the...
Before contacting a service centre Please check the following The camera doesn’t switch on There is low battery capacity Insert fresh batteries. (p.14) Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed. Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -). The camera power ceases while in use The battery is exhausted Insert fresh batteries.
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Before contacting a service centre The flash does not fire Flash off mode has been selected Dis-engage flash off mode The camera mode can't use the flash Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.30) Incorrect date and time is displayed The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings Reset the date and time correctly The camera buttons do not operate...
Super Fine About 169 About 196 About 231 About 246 About 365 About 548 About 986 Fine Normal About 365 About 411 About 481 About 519 About 705 About 759 About 1232 These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. “E” Button...
- Approx. 110g (without batteries and card) Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85% Software - Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
We cannot, however, be held responsible in any way for damage caused by inappropriate use. -Using a Hand-made PC or a PC and OS that has not been guaranteed by the manufacturer is not covered by the Samsung warranty. -Before reading this manual, you should have a basic knowledge of computers and O/S (Operating Systems).
After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie clips with this software.
Camera Installer] menu in the Auto run frame. 2. Install DirectX, Samsung Master and Adobe Reader by selecting a button shown on the monitor. If a recent version of DirectX has been installed on your computer, DirectX may not be installed.
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Setting up the application software 3. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 4. Turn the camera power on. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] will open and the computer will recognise the camera. If your OS is Windows XP/ Vista, an image viewer program will open.
Setting up the application software PDF documents of user manual are included in the Software CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF files with Windows explorer. Before opening the PDF files, you must install the Adobe Reader included in the Software CD-ROM. To install the Adobe Reader 6.0.1 correctly, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later has to be installed.
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Starting PC mode Connecting the camera to a PC If you selected [Printer] in Step 5, when you connect the camera to your computer, the [Connecting Printer] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward.
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7. An image file is transferred from the camera to your PC. - By using [Samsung Master], you can see the stored images in the memory directly on the PC monitor and you can copy or move the image files.
Removing the removable disk Windows 2000/XP/Vista (The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows O/S.) 1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a file. If the camera status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has finished blinking and is constantly on.
Samsung Master You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with this software. This software is only compatible with Windows. To start the program, click [Start Programs Samsung Master]. Downloading images 1. Connect the camera to your PC.
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Image display window : A selected image displays in this window. Preview window : You can preview the changed image. A still image edited with Samsung Master can’t be played back on the camera. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
Frame display window : You can insert multi media in this window. Some movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not compatible with the Samsung Master can’t play back in the Samsung Master. Refer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS supports the camera driver. 2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is com- patible with MAC OS 10.3. 3.
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Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable. Connect the supplied USB cable. Case 2 The camera is not recognised by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager.
If the movie clip can’t be deleted, or the removable disk can’t be extracted or an error message displays during the file transfer. If you install only the Samsung Master, the problems mentioned above occasionally happen. - Close the Samsung Master program by clicking the Samsung Master icon on the Taskbar.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product 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.