Safety PrecautionsBatte_J and Battery ChargerUse only recommended batteries.Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or otherliquids.Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.The above may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to thesurroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothingcontacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your cameradistributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that hascollected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of theelectrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug aredamaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the chargerterminals or plug.The above could result in fire or electrical shock.Other WarningsDo not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not supportdata CD-ROMs.It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds ofa CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Additionally, playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audioCD player (music player) could damage the speakers.Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shockswhen hanging it by the strap.Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.This could damage the camera or lead to injury.storing the camera ..............................................- Places subject to strong sunlight.- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).- Humid or dusty areas.These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting inelectrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also causedeformation of the casing.