Canon 970 IS - Manual (Page 210)

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z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity 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.
z
Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as
credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
Such items may lose data or stop working.
Cautions
Equipment
z Do not sit with the camera in your back pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
z
Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong
impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the
equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
z Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens.
The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment.
z
Be careful not to allow dust or sand into the camera when
using it at a beach or place with strong winds.
Such conditions could lead to damage.
z
Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
z During shooting, do not allow metal objects (such as pins or
keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.