Canon 970 IS manual Others, Do not sit with the camera in your back pocket

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zDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

zKeep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.

Such items may lose data or stop working.

Cautions

Equipment

zDo not sit with the camera in your back pocket.

Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.

zBe careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

zBe careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens. The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment.

zBe careful not to allow dust or sand into the camera when using it at a beach or place with strong winds.

Such conditions could lead to damage.

zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.

zDuring shooting, do not allow metal objects (such as pins or

keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.

Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.