Safety Precautions - Canon EOS-1Ds Instruction Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• The safety precautions noted as follows are intended to instruct you in the safe and
correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to
yourself, other persons and equipment.
• The term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories.
WARNINGS
• Do not aim the camera or detached lens only directly into the sun or at other intense light
sources that could injure your eyesight.
• 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
neck strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation.
• Be particularly careful to keep the lithium battery CR2025 used in the camera out of the
reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows the battery.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment. 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 Canon Customer Support.
• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch internal portions of the
equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. Please take the first opportunity
to consult your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support immediately.
• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera's main switch to the
OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet immediately. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer
Support.
• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so
may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera's main switch to the OFF position
and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately. Please consult
your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support.
• Prevent the equipment from immersion in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to
enter the interior. The camera is not waterproof. If the exterior contacts with liquids or salt
air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the
interior, immediately set the camera's main switch to the OFF position and remove the
camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use of the equipment
may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest
Canon Customer Support.
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other organic solvent
substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions
may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Replace a
broken or damaged power cord.
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