Canon PowerShot A40 PowerShot A40/A30 Camera User Guide - Page 10

Safety Precautions, WARNINGS - instructions

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Safety Precautions ¡Before using the camer a, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions descr ibed below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. ¡The safety precautions noted on the f ollowing pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. ¡In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, battery, battery charger and optional compact power adapter. WARNINGS ¡Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage y our eyesight. ¡Do not trigger the flash in close pro ximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced b y the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. ¡Store this equipment out of the reach of children and inf ants. Accidental damage to the camer a or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation. ¡Be particularly careful to keep the date batter y used in the camera away from children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery. ¡Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel author ized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Suppor t Help Desk. 6

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Safety Precautions
¡
Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read
and understood the safety precautions descr ibed below.
Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
¡
The safety precautions noted on the f ollowing pages are
intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the
camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to
yourself, other persons and equipment.
¡
In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to
the camera, battery, battery charger and optional compact
power adapter.
WARNINGS
¡
Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense
light sources which could damage y our eyesight.
¡
Do not trigger the flash in close pro ximity to human or animal
eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may
damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39
inches) away from infants when using the flash.
¡
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and inf ants.
Accidental damage to the camer a or batteries by a child could
result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap
around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
¡
Be particularly careful to keep the date batter y used in the
camera away from children. Seek medical assistance
immediately if a child swallows a battery.
¡
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical
shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be
conducted by qualified service personnel author ized by your
camera distributor or a Canon Customer Suppor t Help Desk.