Caring For Water/Dust/Shock-Proof Capability - Samsung HMX-W200 User Manual

Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability

• The product is water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof.
• The product's dust-proof and water-proof performance complies with IP58.
• This product is available for general underwater recording in the sea, a river, or a lake.
• The water-proof up to a water depth of 3 meters for about 30 minutes is supported. If the water depth or the time exceed,
the water-proof function will not be guaranteed.
• The shock-proof up to a height of 2m is supported.
• 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
• Make sure to remove sand, hair, and other foreign substances on the product,
and keep the lens glass clean.
• If found with foreign substances or water around the memory card/HDMI
jack cover and USB plug cover, wipe to remove it with a soft clean cloth that
leaves no fabric dust. Even a very small amount of foreign substances may
cause damage or let water enter the product.
• Make sure the water-proof seal in the cover has no damage. It may cause
damage or let water enter the product. If damaged, consult your nearest
Samsung Service Centre for replacement.
• Do not open or close the memory card/HDMI jack cover and USB plug cover
with wet hands or dirt/sand-stained hands and avoid opening covers near
water. It may introduce water or other foreign substances into the product.
• Make sure to close and lock the memory card/HDMI jack cover and USB plug
cover with a clicking sound.
• Use the underwater mode to ensure the optimal condition for under water
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Using the product under/near water
• Do not use the product in water depths exceeding 3m.
• Do not use the product underwater for longer than 30 minutes.
• Do not open the memory card/HDMI jack cover and USB plug cover
underwater.
• Do not use the product in hot water, such as a hot spring.
• Do not expose the product to strong vibration, shock or pressure.
- Do not jump or dive into water holding the product.
- Do not use the product in strong water flows such as in rapids or
under waterfalls. The strong water pressure may impair the water-proof
performance or cause a malfunction.
• Do not place the product near sands. Sand can enter the speaker and
microphone, and the product may be overheated if exposed direct
sunlight for a long time.
• Do not poke the speaker or microphone of the product with any sharp
object. Water-proof performance will be degraded.
• If the product is splashed by substances such as sunscreen, sun oil, or
soap, wipe off immediately. The substances may impair the water-proof
performance or cause discoloration.
Cover (Built-in USB plug)
Open/Close lever
Cover (Memory card,
HDMI jack)
Available to record up to
a water depth of 3m for
about 30 minutes