ENG-2Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions● Do not look at the sun or a bright light sourcethrough the lens or camera. Doing so could result inloss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through thelens is especially hazardous.● Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do notleave the lens under the sun without the lens capattached. This is to prevent the lens from concentratingthe sun’s rays, which could cause a fire.● The EF11-24mm f/4L USM features a large diameterfront lens element. Please be careful because thislarge front section will extend past the bottom of somecameras.Conventions used in this instructionWarning to prevent lens or camera malfunctionor damage.Supplementary notes on using the lens andtaking pictures.Handling Cautions● If the lens is taken from a cold environment into awarm one, condensation may develop on the lenssurface and internal parts. To prevent condensationin this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bagbefore taking it from a cold to warm environment. Thentake out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do thesame when taking the lens from a warm environmentinto a cold one.● Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in a carin direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause thelens to malfunction.Usage Precautions● When using this lens, please check the Canon websitefor the latest camera firmware. If the camera’s firmwareis not the latest version, be sure to update to the latestfirmware.● For details on updating firmware, please check theCanon website.COPY