Samsung NX300 User Manual Ver.1.0 (English) - Page 180

Appendix > Maintaining the camera Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage. Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage and may cause a fire or electric shock. Notes about charging the battery • If the status lamp is off, make sure that the battery is inserted correctly. • If the camera is on while charging, the battery may not fully charge. Turn off the camera before charging the battery. • Do not use your camera when you are charging the battery. This may cause a fire or electric shock. • Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the power outlet, as this may cause a fire or electric shock. • Let the battery charge for at least 10 minutes before turning on the camera. • If you connect the camera to an external power source when the battery is depleted, using high energy-consuming functions will cause the camera to turn off. To use the camera normally, recharge the battery. • If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully charged, the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes. • Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Charge the battery until the red status lamp turns off. • If the status lamp blinks in red, reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again. • If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too high, the status lamp may blink in red. Charging will start when the battery cools down. • Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is finished, disconnect the cable from your camera. • Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable. Doing so may damage the cable. 179