Canon 3794C002 Instruction Manual page 217

Handling Precautions
Camera
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty or sandy places. The camera is not waterproof – avoid also water,
mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camera it may damage the camera and/or the lens. Consult
a Canon Service Center as soon as possible.
• Be careful to avoid dust and dirt particles accumulating on the lens or entering the camera. When you finish
using the camera, make sure to attach the body cap to the lens mount and the lens cap and dust cap to the
lens.
• Do not use the camera near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors, MRI
machines or high-voltage power lines. Using the camera in such places may cause anomalies in the video, or
audio/video noise.
• Do not point the camera or optional viewfinder toward an intense light source, such as the sun on a sunny day
or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera's internal
components. Be especially careful when using a tripod or shoulder strap. When you are not using the camera,
make sure to attach the lens cap to the lens. When not using the viewfinder, attach the viewfinder cap to the
viewfinder.
• Do not carry the camera by the LCD monitor. Be especially careful of the LCD monitor's position when
transporting or storing the camera.
• Do not touch the lens contacts on the lens mount. Dirty contacts may cause a poor
contact between the camera and the lens resulting in incorrect operation of the
camera. After removing the lens, make sure to attach the body cap to the lens mount
and the lens cap and dust cap to the lens.
Long-term storage
If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at
temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
Battery Pack
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or
inside a car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.
• Do not get it wet.
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camera. Wipe the terminals with a
soft cloth.
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