Canon EOS-1Ds Instruction Manual

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Introduction7SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safetyprecautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.• The safety precautions noted as follows are intended to instruct you in the safe andcorrect operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage toyourself, other persons and equipment.• The term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories.WARNINGS• Do not aim the camera or detached lens only directly into the sun or at other intense lightsources that could injure your eyesight.• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to thecamera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of theneck strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.• Be particularly careful to keep the lithium battery CR2025 used in the camera out of thereach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows the battery.• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment. Disassembly oralteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations andrepairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your cameradistributor or Canon Customer Support.• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch internal portions of theequipment that become exposed as a result of damage. Please take the first opportunityto consult your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support immediately.• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes.Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera’s main switch to theOFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electricaloutlet immediately. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon CustomerSupport.• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do somay result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera’s main switch to the OFF positionand remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately. Please consultyour camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support.• Prevent the equipment from immersion in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids toenter the interior. The camera is not waterproof. If the exterior contacts with liquids or saltair, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter theinterior, immediately set the camera’s main switch to the OFF position and remove thecamera battery or unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use of the equipmentmay result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closestCanon Customer Support.• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other organic solventsubstances to clean or maintain the equipment.• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actionsmay cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Replace abroken or damaged power cord.