7WarningsAbout the Memory CardStore the memory card out of the reach of children and infants. It may be swallowedaccidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that coulddamage your eyesight.z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to theintense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least onemeter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.z 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 the straparound a child's neck could result in asphyxiation.z Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away from children.Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery.z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expresslydescribed in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electricalshock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified servicepersonnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of thecamera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment thatbecome exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock.Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest CanonCustomer Support Help Desk.z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure todo so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, removethe batteries and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fumeemissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest CanonCustomer Support Help Desk.z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it is dropped or the casing is damaged.Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the batteries or unplug the powercord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electricalshock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support HelpDesk.