Canon A1100 IS - Manual (Page 10)

Safety Precautions
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• Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is
covered by your fingers or clothing.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.
• Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
• Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
• Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.
• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into
contact with the LCD monitor.
• Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.