Preventing Malfunctions - Canon PowerShot S30 User Manual

• Always keep the terminals of the battery charger clean. Do not place metal objects
on top of the terminals. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.
• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or
high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense
sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire,
burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge
the battery pack or power the camera.
• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead
to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could bang the cam bang the cam
lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. r damage the damage the
• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not to cover the flas to cover the flas
touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either ce of the flash ce of the flash
action could result in burns. sult in burns. ult in burns.
• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm.
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands
may experience a burning sensation.
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condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. 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 a household power
source, from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before
resuming use.
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