4In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” or “product” refers to the CanonHD Camcorder VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 A and all itsaccessories.1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5 Do not use this apparatus near water.6 Clean only with dry cloth.7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.9 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.10 Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before theproduct is operated.11 Retain instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for futurereference.12 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions shouldbe adhered to.13 Follow instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.14 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid oraerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.15 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters,portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. Theymay cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.16 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water orin rainy/moist situations.17 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to theproduct. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination tooverturn.18 Power Sources — The product should be operated only from the type of power sourceindicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to yourhome, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other powersources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.19 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS