Canon PowerShot A100 User Manual page 14

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• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your
eyesight.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to 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.
• Store this 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.
• Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away from children. Seek medical assis-
tance immediately if a child swallows a battery.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that 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 risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not 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. Please take the first opportunity to consult your
camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in
fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries and unplug
the power cord from the electrical outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please con-
sult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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