Canon POWERSHOT SX160 IS User Manual page 12

Safety Precautions
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a
clear day).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful
not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the
flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign
materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove
dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and
damage to the unit.
Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may
occur.
Before you discard the batteries, cover the terminals with tape or
other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
Do not charge batteries of different types at the same time, or use
older batteries together with newer batteries.
Do not insert the batteries with the + and - terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do
not come into contact with the screen.
Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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