xiia IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions, the word“equipment” refers to the Canon NetworkCamera VB-C50Fi and all its accessories.1. Read Instructions - All the safety andoperating instructions should be read beforethe equipment is operated.2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operatinginstructions should be retained for futurereference.3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on theequipment and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.4. Follow Instructions - All operating andmaintenance instructions should be followed.5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from thewall outlet before cleaning.Wipe the equipment with a clean soft cloth. Ifnecessary, put a cloth in diluted neutraldetergent and wring it well before wiping theequipment with it. Finally, clean theequipment with a clean dry cloth. Do not usebenzene, thinner or other volatile liquids orpesticides as they may damage the product’sfinish. When using chemically-treatedcleaning cloths, observe those precautionsaccordingly.6. Accessories - Do not use accessories notrecommended in this manual as they maybe hazardous. Always use specifiedconnection cables. Connect devices correctly.7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock- Do not use the equipment near water or inrainy/moist situations. Do not put a heaternear this equipment.8. Placing or Moving - Do not place on anunstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.The equipment may fall, causing seriousinjury to a child or adult, and serious damageto the equipment. Anequipment and cartcombination should be movedwith care.Quick stops, excessive force,and uneven surfaces may cause theequipment and cart combination to overturn.9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC adaptershould be operated only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. If youare not sure of the type of power supply to yourhome, consult your equipment dealer or localpower company.10. Polarization - The PA-V16 AC adapter isequipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plughaving one blade wider than the other).The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into thepower outlet only one way. This is a safetyfeature. If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Ifthe plug still fails to fit, contact your electricianto replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the polarized plug.11. Power Cord Protection - Power cords shouldbe routed so that they are not likely to bewalked on or pinched by items placed uponor against them. Pay particular attention toplugs and the point from which the cords exitthe equipment.12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outsideantenna is connected to the equipment, besure the antenna is grounded so as to providesome protection against voltage surges andbuilt-up static charges. Section 810 of theNational Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information with respect toproper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire to anantenna discharge unit, size of groundingconductors, location of antenna, antennadischarge unit, connection to groundingelectrodes, and requirements for thegrounding electrode. See figure 1.a Safe Use of Equipment