Canon PowerShot A510 PowerShot A520/A510 Camera User Guide - Page 10

Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. - battery

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Read This First z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks. z Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, skin, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. z Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. 8

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Read This First
Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects
on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
In dusty, humid or greasy
environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated
with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
Any of these actions may cause
an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical
shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the
flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires
or electrical shocks.
Use only the recommended power accessories.
Use of power sources not expressly recommended
for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other
hazards.
Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat.
Neither
should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of
corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries.
There is serious risk of injury
due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth,
skin, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact
these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings.
It
could lead to leakage and injury.
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders.
It could lead
to overheating, burns and other injuries.