Canon EOS D30 - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following 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 and its power
supply accessories.
WARNINGS
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could
injure your eyesight.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the
intense light produced by the flash may injure 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 infants. Accidental damage to the
camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the
wrist strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
• Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries (CR2025 lithium) used in the camera
out of the reach of 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 authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the
camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment
that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical
shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera’s main switch to the
Off position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet immediately. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions cease. Please consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so
may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera’s main switch to the Off position and
remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately.
Please consult your camera distributor of the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Prevent the equipment from contact with, or immersion in, water and other liquids. Do not
allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior
comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the
event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately set the
camera’s main switch to the Off position and remove the camera battery or unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet immediately. Continued use of the equipment may
result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.