Canon PowerShot S400 Digital Elph User Manual page 13

• Be c areful not tocover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In
addition, donot touch the surface ofthe flash after taking several
pictures inrapid succession. Either action could result inburns.
• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck toits lens.
The r esulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
•Ifyour camera isused forprolonged periods, the camera body may
become warm. Please take c are when operating the camera for
extended periods asyour hands may experience a burning sensation.
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other
equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to
strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures
may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and
internal sulffaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an
airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature
changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and
battery or Compact Power Adapter (if connected) from the camera and
wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.
Extended Storage
When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the
battery pack and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the
camera for extended periods with a battery pack installed will run
down the battery pack and may damage the camera. Pleasenote,
howevel, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to
the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more
than three weeks. Follow the instructions in this guide to reset the
desired settings.