Canon POWERSHOT S2 IS User Manual page 11

• Please use CanonAA.sizeNiMH batteries andcharger recommendedfor use with these
batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteriestooverheat or deform, posing risk of
fire injury and damageto the surroundings.
• Disconnect the battery charger and compactpower adapter from both the camera and
the power outlet after recharging and when they are not in use to avoid fire and other
hazards, Continuoususe over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort,
resulting infire,
• The camera terminal of the separately sold compact power adapter is designed for
exclusive use with your camera, Do not use it with other productsor batteries.There is a
risk of fireand other hazards,
• Exercisedue caution when screwing on the separatelysoldwide converter,tele-
converter, dose-up lens and conversion lens adapter. If they come loose,they may fall
from the lensadapter, posing risk of injury from shatteredglass.
Caution about magnetic fields Z_ I
Keep objectsthat are sensitiveto magneticfields(suchas credit cards)away from the
speaker of the camera (p. 14). Such items may lose dataor stop working.
//_ Cautions
• Avoidusing, placing or storing the equipment in places subjectto strong sunlight or
hightemperatures,such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposureto intense
sunlightand heat may cause the batteriesto leak,overheat or explode,resultingin fire, bums
or otherinjuries. High temperaturesmay also cause deformationof the casing. Ensurethat
there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the batteries.
• Do net store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in suchareas could lead to
fire, electrical shockor other damage,
• Be carefulnot to bang the camera or subject it to strong impactsor shocksthat could
lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
• Be carefulnot to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash
may bedamaged and emit smokeor noise. In addition,do not touchthe surfaceof the flash
after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Eitheradion could result in bums.
• Do net operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat
build-up could damage the flash.
• Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a poweroutlet of the specified rating,
net over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies accordingto region.
• Do not use the battery charger or compactpower adapter if the plug or cable is
damaged, or if the plug is net fully inserted into the power outlet.