Canon POWERSHOT A300 User Manual page 14

• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Fai)ure to do so may result in
fire or e(ectrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or
unplug the power cord from the power outlet. P(ease consult your camera distributor or the closest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other
liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the )nterior. The camera has not been waterproofed. (f the exterior
comes into contact w)th liquids or salt air, wipe it dry w)th a soft, absorbent cloth. (n the event that water or
other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera's power off and remove the
camera batter)es or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equ)pment may
result in fire or electrica( shock. P(ease consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer
Support Help Desk.
• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to
clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may )ead to fire.
• Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on
the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy
environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with
humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions may
cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical
shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible
portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or
electrical shocks.
• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power
accessories.