Handling Precautions - Canon EOS Rebel XS Instruction Manual

Handling Precautions _d
Camera CaFe
® This camera is a precision instrument¸ Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock
_>The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used undeHvater If you
accidentalEy drop the camera into water, promptly consuEt your nearest
Canon Service Center Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a we]E-wrung wet cloth
_>Never Eeave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic fieJd such
as a magnet or electric motor AJso avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a Jarge ar_tenna Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data
_>Do not Jeave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight
High temperatures can cause the camera to maJfunction
_>The camera contag_s precisior_ electronic circuitry Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself
_>Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen Do not use cleaners that cor_tain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canor_ Service Center
_>Do not touch the camera's eJectdcal contacts with your fingers This is to
prever_t the contacts from corroding Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation
_>_f the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera arid intema_ parts To prever_t
condensation, first put the camera {n a sea_ed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag
_>_f condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera This is to avo{d
damaging the camera Jfthere is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until the cor_densation has evaporated
before using the camera
_>_f the camera wiJl not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, welbventiJated _ocation Even whiJe the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few t{mes once in a while to
check that the camera is still working
_>Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemicaJ lab
_>_f the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using the camera If you have not used the camera for some time or if
there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your
Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working
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