Specifications
English
Safety Precautions
Please read and take note of the following precautions before using the equipment.
& WARNING
Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons
If
not
pertormed correctly.
In
order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these warnings.
& CAUTION
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to
property if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to
these cautions.
About Locations
& WARNING
Do
not place the equipment near flammable liquids such as alcohol or thinners. If the internal
electrical parts come
in
contact with flammable liquids, fire or electrical shock may result.
•
Do
not place the following objects
on
top of the equipment.
If
the internal electrical parts come
In
contact with these objects, fire or electrical shock may result.
- metallic objects, such as necklaces
- containers with liquid, such as cups, vases or flower pots
If
any of these objects or liquids enter the equipment, immediately unplug the
AC
adapter and
contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
& CAUTION
•
Do
not place the equipment
in
the following areas. Fire or electrical shock may result.
- Areas with high humidity
- Areas subject to direct sunlight
- Areas with high temperatures
- Areas near sources of flame
•
Do
not place the equipment
on
shaky stands, unstable surfaces or surfaces subject to frequent
vibrations.
If
the equipment falls, it may cause injuries.
Do
not place heavy objects on the equipment. Objects may fall and cause injuries.
About the Power Supply
& WARNING
Do
not damage, mutilate or modify the
AC
adapter.
Do
not place heavy objects on, pull or
excessively bend the cord of the
AC
adapter. Damaged wires may cause fire or electrical
shock.
Do
not plug in/unplug the
AC
adapter with wet hands. Fire or electrical shock may result.
Do
not connect excessive numbers of plugs into one electrical outlet. Fire or electrical shock
may result.
Do
not twist or tie the
AC
adapter together. Fire or electrical shock may result.
Always plug the
AC
adapter
in
all
the
way.
If
it is not plugged
in
completely, fire or electrical
shock may result.
Do
not use
AC
adapters other than the one supplied. Fire or electrical shock may result.
• As a rule, do not use electrical extension cords. Fire or electrical shock may result.
If
the use of
an
extension cord
is
necessary, do not use one longer than 5 m (15 feet). Make sure that the
extension cord is not twisted, and that the
AC
adapter is fully plugged into the extension cord.
Do not use multiple extension cords.
• Do not use extension cords
in
corridors or other high traffic areas where they can
be
stepped
on
or tripped
over.
This could damage the cords and result
in
fire or electrical shock.
Do not use the
AC
adapter outdoors or
in
exposed areas.
& CAUTION
•
Do
not plug the equipment into outlefs with voltages other than the specified voltages.
Incorrect voltages may result
in
fire or electrical shock.
• When unplugging the
AC
adapter, always pull on the main body. Pulling
on
the cord may
damage the wires and lead to fire or electrical shock.
•
Do
not place objects around the
AC
adapter
in
case it needs to be unplugged during
emergencies.
• Unplug the
AC
adapter from the outlet
at
least once a year and clean the area around the base
of the
AC
adapter's metal pins to ensure that
all
dust is removed.
If
dust accumulates
in
this
area,
it
may result
in
fire.
General Handling Precautions
& WARNING
•
Do
not take apart or modify the equipment. Fire or electrical shock may result from improper
handling of its components.
If
you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything unusual,
immediately unplug the
AC
adapter and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help
Desk. Continued use of the equipment may result
in
fires or electrical shock.
Do
not use flammable sprays near this equipment. Also do not spill water, liquids, or
flammable liquids
on
the equipment. If these fluids enter this equipment and contact the
electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result. If anything enters the equipment,
immediately unplug the
AC
adapter and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help
Desk.
When cleaning the equipment, always unplug the
AC
adapter. Otherwise, fire or electrical
shock may result.
When cleaning the equipment, use a water-moistened cloth that is well wrung out.
Do
not use
flammable liquids, such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
If
a flammable liquid enters the inner
electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result.
& CAUTION
Carefully close the document cover
in
order not to pinch your hands.
Do
not press heavily on the document glass or the document cover. The document glass may
break and injure you.
Do
not
bump the document glass or drop heavy books or objects
on
it.
The document glass
may break and injure you.
When not
in
use for extended periods, such as long weekends, unplug the
AC
adapter for
safety.
When transporting the equipment,
be
extremely careful. Dropping it could cause
an
injury
Wait until the equipment has cooled before placing a cover over
it.
Otherwise fire may result.
Do
not use the supplied CD-ROM
in
regular CD players.
It
produces excessively loud sound
that may cause hearing damage.
Setup and Operating Conditions
Do
not set up
in
areas where there are excessive fluctuations
in
temperature. Also do not
move the equipment from low-temperature areas to high-temperature areas. Condensation
may cause image errors. Leave the scanner enough time to gradually adapt to the new
conditions before use.
Do
not use the equipment
in
areas subject to direct sunlight or strong room light.
It
may cause
damage to the equipment or decrease image quality.
If
you have to use the scanner
in
direct
sunlight, make sure to use a thick curtain to block the light.
1·IM-175A ©
2002
CANON
INC. PRINTED IN
CHINA