Safety precautions, Warning – Canon IXUS 1000 HS User Manual
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Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
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The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
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Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories
you use.
Warning
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
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Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using
the flash.
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Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
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Use only recommended power sources.
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Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
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Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
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To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged.
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Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
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Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
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Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
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Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately
turn the camera power off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones
to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Safety Precautions