8Safety Precautions• Before using the devices, please ensure that you have read and understoodthe safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the devices areoperated correctly.• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instructyou in the safe and correct operation of the devices to prevent injuries ordamage to yourself and other persons.• “Devices” refers to the “printer, compact power adapter, battery pack(optional) or charge adapter (optional)” throughout this guide.WARNINGSDevicesIf the devices emit smoke or a burning odor, or show other signs of significantmalfunction, immediately unplug the AC cable from the electrical outlet. Continuedoperation under these conditions poses risk of fire or electric shock. Be sure thatsmoke or burning odor subsides, and then contact your dealer or the nearest CanonCustomer Support help desk.If the devices are dropped or the devices casing becomes damaged, unplug the ACcable from the electrical outlet. Continued operation poses risk of fire or electric shock.Contact your dealer or the nearest Canon Customer Support help desk.Never rest small metallic objects or liquid containers on top of the devices. If liquidsplashes onto the devices, wipe the devices dry using a soft absorbent cloth. If liquidspills into the devices or an object falls into the devices, immediately unplug the ACcable from the electrical outlet. Continued operation poses risk of fire or electric shock.Contact your dealer or the nearest Canon Customer Support help desk.Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or paint thinner to clean thedevices. Use of such solvents poses a fire risk.Do not drop or insert metallic or combustible objects into the devices. Entry of foreignobjects into the devices may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment failure. Storethe devices out of the reach of children.Do not disassemble or modify the devices. The devices contain high-voltagecomponents, and there is risk of electric shock. If your devices need internaladjustment or repair, contact your dealer or a Canon Customer Support help desk.Do not touch metal parts of the devices or the power plug during thunderstorms.Lightning strikes may produce lethal voltages within the devices. Keep clear of thedevices while thunderstorms are in progress.