Canon PowerShot SX170 IS - Manual (Page 13)

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Safety Precautions
• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is
used correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are
intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or
damage to the equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately
sold accessories you use.
Warning
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or
death.
• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage
eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away
from infants when using the flash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and
infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in
asphyxiation.
Date/time battery (if removable): Dangerous if swallowed. If this
occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
• Use only recommended power sources.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
product.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the
product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a
strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.