Canon EOS Rebel XS Instruction Manual page 101

Fo[Eow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent iniury, death,
and matadaE damage¸
- To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, _nd explosions, follow the
safegua_s beto_v:
-
DO rto_ use
any bstfaries, power
SOUrCeS, and accessorts_ not
specified
in this
booklet DO not use any home-made or modified battsdes.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up batte n Do
not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up batter)g Do not expose
the battery pack or back_up battery to fire or water¸ And do not subject the battery
pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock¸
- Do not install the battery pack or back_up battery in reversed pstarify (+ -) Do not
mix new and std or different types of batteries¸
- Do not recha_e the battery pack outside the allowable ambient fampa_fare range
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F _ t04°F) Also, do not exceed the recha_git_g time¸
- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects irdo the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables,
etc
Keep the back_up battery away from children¸ If a child swallows the battery, consult a
physician immediately (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines¸)
When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulafa the elestrical contacts
with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries¸ This is to prevent
fire or an explosion¸
}f excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during b_t_ery pack recharging,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging
and prevent a fire¸
_fthe battery pack or back-up battery leaks, change_ color, deforms, or emits smoke or
fumes, remove it immediately Be careful not to get burned in the process¸
Preverd any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can
cause blindness or skin p_blems If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or
clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it See a
physician immediately
During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children¸ The cord
can accidentaFly choke the child or give an electrical shock¸
Do not ts_ve any cords near a heat source¸ It can deform the cord or melt the
in_ula_{on and cause a f_re or electrical shock
Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car It may cause _n _cdderd
Do not fire the flash near a person's eyes¸ It may impair the person's vision¸ When
using flash to photograph an infant, keep _t least 1 meter aw_y
Before storing
the camera or
_cces$ory
when not in use, remove the
ba_fary pack
and
disconnect the powe_ plug¸ This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generatton, and
fire¸
Do not use the equipment where there is flammable g_s This is to prevent _n
exploston or fire¸
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