Safety Precautions - Canon POWERSHOT S500 User Manual

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the
safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is
operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to
instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its
accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and
equipment.
• In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera
and its power supply accessories, such as the battery charger and
optional compact power adapter or car battery charger.
/_ Warnings
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sonor at other intense light
sourcesthat could damage your eyesight.
• Donot trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.
Exposureto the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants
when using the flash.
• Storethis equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental
damage 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 in
asphyxiation.
• De net attempt to disassemble or alter any part ofthe equipmentthat is
not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may
result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and
repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by
your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• To avoid the riskof high-voltage electrical shock, donot touch the flash
portion of the camera if it has been damaged, Similarly, never touch
internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of
damage, There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock, Pleasetake the
first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk,