4ç ContentsPreliminary Notes and Legal Information• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure theimages were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., itssubsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable forany consequential damages arising from any malfunction of acamera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in thefailure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a waythat is machine readable.• Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use.Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyrightlaw, and note that even for personal use, photography maycontravene copyright or other legal rights at some performancesor exhibitions, or in some commercial settings.• The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. Incase of camera problems while abroad, return to the area ofpurchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support HelpDesk.• Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% ofthe pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixelsmay be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This doesnot indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film forprotection against scratches during shipment. If covered,remove the film before using the camera.• When the camera is used over an extended period, it maybecome warm. This does not indicate damage.