3• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the imageswere recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries andaffiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damagesarising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memorycards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to berecorded in a way that is machine readable.• The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Donot record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the priorpermission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain casesthe copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercialproperties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyrightor other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.• This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is aproblem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country ofsale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon CustomerSupport Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see thecustomer support list supplied with your camera.• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturingtechniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, butoccasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. Thisis not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protectionagainst scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film beforeusing the camera.• Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as thecamera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).• : Things you should be careful about• : Troubleshooting tips• : Hints for getting more out of your camera• : Supplemental information• (p. xx): Reference pages (“xx” stands for a page number)• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera arecollectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.Read This FirstConventions Used in This Guide