Canon POWERSHOT S500 User Manual page 11

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Stopoperating the equipmentimmediately if it emits smoke or noxious
fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock hnmediately
turn the camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the
power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume
emissions have ceased. Pleaseconsult your camera distributor or the
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Stopoperating the equipmentif it is droppedor the casing is damaged.
Failureto do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the
camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable
from the power outlet. Pleaseconsult your camera distributor or the
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Donot allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become
immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquidsto enter the
interior The camera has not beenwaterproofed. If the exterior comes into
contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If
water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the
camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power
cablefrom the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in
fire or electrical shock. Pleaseconsult your camera distributor or the
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Donot use substancescontainingalcohol, benzene, thinners or other
flammable substancesto clean or maintain the equipment. The use of
these substances may lead to fire.
• Remove the power cable on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the
dustand dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet
andthe surroundingarea. 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.
• Donot cot, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter
cable. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which
may lead to fire or electrical shock.
• Donot handlethe power cable il your hands are wet. Handling it with
wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable,
ensurethat you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible
portion of the cable may damage or expose the wire and insulation,
creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.