IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5In these safety instructions the word “equipment”refers to the CANON communication cameraVC-C3 and all its accessories.1. Read Instructions - All the safety andoperating instructions should be readbefore the equipment is operated.2. Retain Instructions - The safety andoperating instruction should be retained forfuture reference.3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on theequipment and in the operatinginstructions should be adhered to.4. Follow Instructions - All operating andmaintenance instructions should befollowed.5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from thewall outlet before cleaning.Wipe the equipment with a clean softcloth.If necessary, put a cloth in dilutedneutral detergent and wring it well beforewiping the equipment with it.Finally, cleanthe equipment with a clean dry cloth.Donot use benzene, thinner or other volatileliquids or pesticides as they may damagethe product’s finish.When usingchemically-treated cleaning clothes,observe those precautions accordingly.6. Accessories - Do not use accessories notrecommended in this manual as they maybe hazardous. Always use specifiedconnection cables. Connect devicescorrectly.7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electricshock - Do not use the equipment nearwater or in rainy/moist situations. Do notput a heater near this equipment.8. Placing or Moving - Donot place on an unstablecart, stand, tripod,bracket or table. Theequipment may fall,causing serious injury toa child or adult, and serious damage to theequipment.An equipment and cartcombination should be moved with care.Quick stops, excessive force, and unevensurfaces may cause the equipment andcart combination to o verturn.9. Power Sources - The PA-V12 AC Adaptershould be operated only from the type ofpower source indicated on the markinglabel. If you are not sure of the type ofpower supply to your home, consult yourequipment dealer or local power company.Regarding other power sources such asbattery power, refer to instructions in thismanual.10. Polarization - The PA-V12 AC Adapter isequipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (aplug having one blade wider than theother).The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into thepower outlet only one w ay.This is a safetyfeature. If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.If the plug still fails to fit, contact yourelectrician to replace your obsolete outlet.Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized plug.11. Power Cord Protection - Power cordsshould be routed so that they are not likelyto be walked on or pinched by itemsplaced upon or against them. Payparticular attention to plugs and the pointfrom which the cords exit the equipment.12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outsideantenna is connected to the equipment, besure the antenna is grounded so as toprovide some protection against voltagesurges and built-up static charges. Section810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, providesinformation with respect to propergrounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire toan antenna discharge unit, size of