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• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. It
could lead to leakage and injury.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead
to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied battery case when transporting or
storing batteries.
• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct
contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if
they are available in your area.
• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause them to explode or leak,
resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only recommended batteries and
accessories.
• Use only the recommended compact power adapter to recharge the rechargeable batteries. Use
of chargers not expressly recommended may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical
shock.
• Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and power socket after recharg-
ing and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.
• The camera terminal of the compact power adapter cord is designed for exclusive use with
PowerShot cameras. Do not use the compact power adapter with other products or batteries
There is a risk of fire and other hazards.
Handling and Safety Precautions continued....5/7