Safety Precautions - Canon PowerShot SX540 HS User Manual

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Safety Precautions

Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and
other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold
accessories you use.
Warning
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people's eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage
eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from infants
when using the flash.
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
A strap wound around a child's neck may result in asphyxiation.
If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a
child's neck may result in asphyxiation.
Use only recommended power sources.
Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.
Do not peel off the adhesive covering, if the battery pack has it.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as when
dropped.
Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to
clean the product.
Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects
inside.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the
battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.
Do not look through the viewfinder or the lens (if your model has a
viewfinder or interchangeable lens) at intense light sources such as
the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source.
This could damage your eyesight.
For cameras with an interchangeable lens, do not leave the camera or
the lens in sunlight without the lens cap on.
This may cause fire.
Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in.
This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the
product and distance yourself from it.
Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries.
Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct flame.
This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into
contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately flush with water.
If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions.
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Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away any
dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power
outlet, and the surrounding area.
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Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.
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Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if
the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.
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Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact
the terminals or plug.
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Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord, if
your product uses one.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
14

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