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2 Safety
Notes on Using This Product
Digital camera
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The attached digital camera is designed for this product. The specifications differ from
commercially available Canon digital cameras. Use only for observing and taking photographs of
peoples’ eyes. Do not detach the digital camera from the main unit to use separately. Otherwise,
failure of this product may result.
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If any problems occur or repairs are needed with this product’s digital camera, contact your sales
representative or local Canon dealer.
Before use
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Inspect this product daily. Make sure that no foreign matter is present that can affect image
readings or diagnoses.
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Check and clean the objective lens before taking an image. Any stains or scratches on the
objective lens will appear as white spots.
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Sudden heating of a room during winter or in cold regions may cause condensation to form on
the objective lens or on optical parts inside this product. In this case, wait until condensation
disappears before taking images.
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Do not touch the lens of the retinal camera or the mirror of the digital camera when attaching and
detaching the digital camera from the retinal camera. If any dirt, fingerprints, dust, or other foreign
objects are on the lens or mirror, you will not be able to take a good image.
After use
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After using this product, turn off the power, cover the objective lens with the objective lens cap to
protect it from dust, and place the dust cover over this product. You cannot take good images if
the objective lens is dusty.
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If the digital camera is detached and left unattached, dirt and dust may enter the retinal camera
and the digital camera. Be sure to always attach the caps to their respective mounts.
Cleaning and disinfection
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Do not allow the blower to touch the lens.
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Do not wipe or rub the lens if there is dirt or dust on it. Doing so could scratch the lens.
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Do not wipe the lens with disinfectant ethanol, eyeglass cleaner, or silicone-coated paper. Doing
so could corrode the surface of the lens or leave streaks.
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Do not clean the outside of this product with a lens cleaner. Doing so could damage the outside of
this product.
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Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other solvents to clean the outside of this product. Doing so
damages the outside of this product.
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Never use disinfectant ethanol to clean the outside of this product, with the except of the forehead
rest and the chin rest. Doing so damages the outside of this product.
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If the chin rest paper is not being used, disinfect the chin rest for each patient in the same manner
as you do for the forehead rest.
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For information about lens cleaning paper, lens cleaner, and blowers, contact your sales
representative or local Canon dealer.
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