Canon S31S Handling Precautions

Handling Precautions

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly

recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the

camera isoperating and being operated correctly.

Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its

distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from

any malfunction of acamera or accessory, including memory cards,

that results in the failure of an image to be recorded orto be recorded

in a way thatis machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use

and should never be used ina manner that infringes upon or

contravenes international or domestic copyright lawsand regulations.

Please be advised that incertain cases the copying of images from

performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means ofa

camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal

rights even ifthe image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera's warranty is only effective inthe country of sale. If a

problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it

back to the country of sale before proceeding with awarranty claim to a

Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer

support listsupplied with your camera.

Contents

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