8Safety Precautions• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand thesafety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera isoperated correctly.• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended toinstruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and itsaccessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other personsand equipment.• In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the cameraand its power supply accessories, such as the battery charger andoptional compact power adapter.Warnings• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense lightsources that could damage your eyesight.• 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 infantswhen using the flash.• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidentaldamage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury.In addition, placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result inasphyxiation.• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that isnot expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration mayresult in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations andrepairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized byyour camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.Storing SD cardsStore the SD memory card out of the reach of children and infants.It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctorimmediately.
