Canon IXUS 980 IS User Manual
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^ Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.
This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush With water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
» Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,
or when you are not using it.
« Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire.
« Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
^ Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.
« Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
» Do not handle the power cord with wet hahds.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
Safety Precautions
European Union (and EEA) only.
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with
your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive
(2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed
over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized
one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an
authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic
equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have
a possible negative impact on the environment and human health
due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally
associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the
correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage
of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household
waste disposal service.
For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE
products, please visit
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
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