SIGMA SD9 - Manual (Page 6)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This symbol denotes warning or point, where caution is required.
Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided.
To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction manual
carefully, before using the camera.
Please take special note of the following two cautionary symbols.
Warning !!
Caution !!
Using the product and disregarding this warning sign may
ause serious injury or other dangerous results. c
Using the product disregarding this caution sign may cause
injury or damage.
WARNING (BATTERY AND AC ADAPTER)
Keep batteries in a safe place out of children’s reach. If a battery is swallowed,
call for emergency medical aid immediately.
Do not use any battery other than the designated battery types. Doing so may
cause battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury or fire.
Replace all the batteries with new ones at the same time; do not mix old
batteries with new ones. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand.
Otherwise, it might cause battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage,
injury or fire.
Insert the batteries into the chamber according to the + and – polarity marks.
Incorrectly, placed batteries can cause battery explosion, battery leakage,
camera damage, injury or fire.
Never disassemble, short circuit, heat batteries or put batteries into fire. Ignoring
this warning may cause battery explosion, battery leakage, injury or fire.
Please do not try to charge non-rechargeable batteries; doing this causes
battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury or fire.
If for some reason, camera or batteries emit smoke, or overheating or the smell
of burning is detected, remove the batteries, taking care to avoid being burned,
Take the camera to the retailer where you bought it, or to an authorized Sigma
service station.
Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your community regarding
the disposal of batteries.
If you do not use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
Do not use any AC adapter other than the one provided with your camera.
Using other brands may cause electrical shock and fire
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